11 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg sign pledge to move over, slow down

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg signed a pledge at their weekly press conference Monday to move over or slow down for utility maintenance vehicles on Iowa roads.

Iowa’s Move Over, Slow Down law was enacted in 2002 and requires drivers to move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights. On July 1st, the law was expanded to include utility maintenance vehicles.

11 Jul 2017

Moline Street Work Preparations for new I-74 Bridge

By Moline Centre via Twitter

MOLINE -- City officials have announced 6th Avenue will be closed at 19th Street starting July 17 as contractors move a water main in anticipation of the new Interstate 74 bridge.

The new bridge -- with two spans of four lanes and full shoulders -- will go up just east of the existing structure. The replacement includes amenities such as a recreation trail and an overlook. 

27 Jun 2017

Grassley Comments on Supreme Court’s Actions to Reinstate the President’s Ability to Strengthen our National Security (Travel Ban)

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley today made the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would review lower court decisions blocking portions of President Trump’s executive order temporarily pausing admission of refugees and halting visas issued to certain nations known to harbor terrorists.  In the meantime, the Court will allow much of the executive order to take effect.

27 Jun 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Gov. Rauner break ground on I-74 bridge reconstruction project

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(BETTENDORF) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner broke ground Monday afternoon launching a three-and-a-half year construction project to build a new Interstate 74 Mississippi River Bridge. The project will improve safety and travel through the I-74 corridor.

26 Jun 2017

AAA: INDEPENDENCE DAY TRAVELERS TO SET NEW RECORD (and more travel information)

By Gail Weinholzer

44.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Independence Day Weekend

BURNSVILLE, Mn. (June 22, 2017) – AAA forecasts more Americans will travel this Independence Day than ever before. A record-breaking 44.2 million Americans will take to the nation’s roads, skies, rails and waterways; an increase of 1.3 million Americans from last year’s holiday.

09 Jun 2017

LeClaire Information Center Ribbon Cutting and Open House - 6/9/17

By Cindy Bruhn
Please join us for the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
 
and for the Open House at the NEW LeClaire Information Center,
 
117 South Cody Road, Friday June 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
26 May 2017

NOAA Predicts Above-Normal Hurricane Season: More Travelers Will Seek Trip Insurance, Data Shows

By Lynne Peters
Warwick, RI — ​Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center say it may be an above-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic. As the 2017 hurricane season nears, licensed travel insurance agents at InsureMyTrip also expect a jump in call volume from travelers seeking insurance protection. Agents say the top concern of summer travelers is bad weather affecting travel plans. Hurricane season officially runs June 1 through November 30.
11 May 2017

AAA to Rescue 7 Million During Summer Driving Season

By Gail Weinholzer

American drivers are unprepared for emergency breakdown situations

09 May 2017

Governor Kicks-Off National Travel & Tourism Week

By Allie Bovis

110 million visitors from around the country came to Illinois in 2016

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today kicked-off National Travel & Tourism Week and released domestic Illinois tourism figures that show robust growth in visitor spending in 2016.

05 May 2017

Quad Cities CVB Announces New Visitor Program

By Jessica Waytenick

Quad Cities – To kick off Tourism Week, the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) announces today a new program for visitors.

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