19 Nov 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Encourages Iowans to Step Up, Stop the Spread

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds introduced a new public-awareness campaign today aimed at encouraging Iowans to step up and stop the spread of COVID-19. View the message 

19 Nov 2020

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus

By Christine Beaudry

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 19, 2020) — The following students were named to the summer 2020 trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Michael Agyei of Davenport, IA has been named to the summer 2020 trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main campus in Davenport, Iowa.

19 Nov 2020

Quad Cities Community Foundation’s $50K Transformation Grant Aims to Address Local Health, Education, Income Inequities

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 19, 2020) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation is targeting the persistent racial disparities that impact the social and economic well-being of Quad-Citizens of color with a $50,000 Transformation Grant to United Way.

The grant will bolster efforts to reduce inequities across education, income, and health systems in the Quad Cities.

19 Nov 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 8-14 November 2020

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2020) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, November 8, and Saturday, November 14, was 6,312, an increase of 1,095 from last week’s adjusted numbers. There were 5,784 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 528 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.

19 Nov 2020

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Explores the Construction, Manufacturing, Retail, and Services Industries

By Emily Carlson

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2020) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center released the latest quarterly Small Business Economic Trends Industry-specific 

19 Nov 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Additional Support for COVID-19-Impacted Renters and Homeowners at Risk of Eviction or Foreclosure

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced on November 18 an additional allocation of CARES Act funds to support Iowa renters and homeowners at-risk of eviction or foreclosure due to a COVID-19-related loss of income.

18 Nov 2020

Iowa School Board Members Set 2021 Legislative Platform, New Priority on Overcoming Achievement Gaps Due to COVID-19

By Tammy Votava

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2020) — Nearly 200 delegates from the Iowa Association of School Board's (IASB) member school boards and area education agency (AEA) boards gathered virtually for the Delegate Assembly on November 17 to conduct the annual meeting and set the platform for the 2021 legislative session.

18 Nov 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Modifying Public-Health Measures

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public-health measures to provide clarity and simplify the measures applicable to recreational activities and fitness centers.

18 Nov 2020

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, Other AGs Reach $118 Million Settlement Over iPhone Throttling

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2020) — Attorney General Tom Miller, along with a coalition of more than 30 other attorneys-general, announced a $113 million settlement with Apple Inc regarding its 2016 decision to throttle consumers’ iPhone speeds to address unexpected shutdowns in some iPhones.   

18 Nov 2020

Putnam Museum and Science Center to Explore Play and Toys with New Exhibit, Opening November 21

By Rachel Evans

DAVENPORT, Iowa (November 18, 2020) — The Putnam’s next exhibit will examine the role of play and toys through culture and time in society. From antiquity and from around the world guests will see toys that reflect societal norms and other sociological trends.

Play: The Story of Toys is an original Putnam exhibit, set to open Saturday, November 21. The exhibit will be included with general admission and remain open through 2021 at the Putnam, a Smithsonian Affiliate museum.

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