12 Oct 2020

Overweight Load Regulations Suspended for Fall Harvest

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 12, 2020) — The Office of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is reminding Iowans participating in the fall harvest that Gov Reynolds has already suspended the weight limits for transportation of agricultural supplies and commodities on state highways.

09 Oct 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Extends Disaster Proclamation for Derecho-Impacted Counties

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has extended a disaster proclamation for counties impacted by the August 10 derecho until November 8, 2020.

09 Oct 2020

Iowa Announces COVID-19 Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2020) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced the launch of the new Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program.

06 Oct 2020

Iowa PBS Gets Spooky with a Virtual PBS KIDS Halloween Party

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 6, 2020) — It's possible fall activities and holidays like Halloween may look a little different for your family this year, or maybe you're just looking for some fun ideas to add to the mix! Join Iowa PBS virtually on Saturday, October 24, 10AM, for our PBS KIDS Halloween Party.

06 Oct 2020

FEMA Individual Assistance Granted for Clinton County

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has received notification that Clinton County is now eligible for FEMA's Individual Assistance Program for the 10 August 2020, derecho.

02 Oct 2020

Iowa PBS Receives Four Upper Midwest Emmy(r) Award Nominations

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 2, 2020) — The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Upper Midwest Chapter today announced the 2020 Emmy(r) Award nominees. Iowa PBS received four nominations.

Documentary — Historical

30 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS Presents 2020 World Food Prize Coverage

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 30, 2020) — Join Iowa PBS for a night of remembrance, pageantry, international music, and a celebration of agricultural breakthroughs in the fight against global hunger during The 2020 World Food Prize.

30 Sep 2020

Iowa Budget Closes with Full Cash Reserves, Surplus of $305M

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 30, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2020 with a balance of $305.5 million in its General Fund.

26 Sep 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Public Health Proclamation Continuing Mitigation Efforts in Johnson and Story Counties

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency.

26 Sep 2020

QC Beats Accepting New Submissions in October

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 26, 2020) — QC Beats, an online audio-streaming service, is taking submissions from local musicians the entire month of October. Thanks to the partnership of the Davenport Public Library, River Music Experience, and St Ambrose University, QC Beats was created to showcase original music from Quad-City musicians.

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