16 Oct 2017

Gov. Rauner highlights importance of tourism to Illinois economy

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Oct. 11, 2017) — Gov. Rauner today emphasized the role tourism plays in the economic health of Illinois communities at the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau annual meeting and awards luncheon. This year’s theme was The Power of Tourism.

20 Sep 2017

AAA: Fewer crowds, mild weather and budget-friendly options attract fall travelers

By Gail Weinholzer

BURNSVILLE, Mn., (September 19, 2017) – Summer’s over and kids are back in school, but many people make plans for at least one more getaway this fall, before the arrival of another busy holiday season.

19 Sep 2017

Bustos, Durbin & Duckworth Announce nearly $3.3 million in federal funding for Quad City International Airport

By Jared S. Smith

WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos and Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth today announced $3,294,751 in federal funding for the Quad City International Airport from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

15 Sep 2017

Iowa Tourism Office celebrates Iowa artisans with Made in Iowa promotion

By Jessica O'Riley
September 13, 2017 (Des Moines) — Made in Iowa (traveliowa.com/madeiniowa), a new promotion from the Iowa Tourism Office, showcases several Iowa craftspeople and locations where people can create their own works of art.
13 Sep 2017

Mississippi River Distilling Company spotlighted in Made in Iowa promotion from Iowa Tourism Office

By Cindy Bruhn
LECLAIRE, IA (September 12, 2017) – The Mississippi River Distilling Company is featured in the Iowa Tourism Office’s Made in Iowa (traveliowa.com/madeiniowa) promotion which showcases several Iowa craftspeople and locations where people can create their own works of art.
 
05 Sep 2017

Grand Opening Festivities - The Current Iowa - Saturday, September 9th

By Harry Lunt

The Current Iowa, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is hosting a grand opening event unlike any other. #ExactlyLikeNothingElse Come join us in celebrating the opening of this new art-inspired hotel and enjoy all The Current’s grand opening party has to offer from live DJ music, to face painting to live painting to beer tastings to world-record-setting murals!

01 Sep 2017

National Gas Price Average Hits Highest Pump Price of the Year

By Gail Weinholzer

Hurricane Harvey-Induced Refinery and Pipeline Shut Downs Spur Short-Term Spike

01 Sep 2017

Iowa DOT director discusses infrastructure challenges at White House

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Mark Lowe was at the White House Wednesday to discuss infrastructure challenges facing states and communities. The conversation was part of ongoing talks between federal, state and local leaders.

23 Aug 2017

QUAD CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO HOLD TRIENNIAL DISASTER DRILL/ EXERCISE THURSDAY AUGUST 24, 2017

By Cathie Rochau

What:              "APEX '17" (APEX is an acronym for Airport Mass Casualty Training Exercise) Why:               The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that an Airport Mass Casualty Training Exercise be conducted every three years. The last exercise was held in 2014.

14 Aug 2017

Iowa’s new travel ambassadors, Mr. Peacock and Mrs. Peacock finding hidden treasures

By Dennis Fett

Iowa’s newest travel ambassadors are traveling thousands of miles to find hidden treasures all across the state of Iowa and sounding states.

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