DES MOINES, IOWA (March 19, 2019) — In response to Governor Kim Reynolds' disaster declarations for many Iowa counties, the Iowa Department of Revenue has granted a 30-day extension and suspension of any penalty or interest for taxpayers whose principal residence or business is located in the disaster areas and whose payment or return is due on or before March 31. This includes all tax types.

In the film version of "Forrest Gump" (but not, if memory serves, in the novel), Forrest's mother tries to convince the local elementary-school principal that her son belongs at  his local elementary-school rather than at an institution for what we would now call "special needs" students. The two reach an understanding on Mrs Gump's remarkably squeaky bed while Forrest waits on the front porch.

WASHINGTON DC (March 19, 2019) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in coordination with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), invites the public to register to attend the first meeting of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held at USDA headquarters in the Jefferson Auditorium on March 28th and 29th. Registration for in-person attendance begins today and closes at 5PM, March 26, 2019.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2019) — Please note that Public Works will not issue another flood update until Thursday, March 21 unless significant changes in river level or other travel issues require an additional update.

Monday, March 18 — 1PM

The National Weather Service has emphasized river-levels could fluctuate and are likely continue to do so in the coming weeks.