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    Thursday, June 01, 2023
    The Clinton LumberKings (0-1) opened up the 2023 season at NelsonCorp Field losing to the Normal CornBelters (1-0) by a final score of 7-6 in 10 innings in front of a crowd of 2,003 fans.  Clinton's starter, RHP Jimmy Burke (0-0, 0.00) had a quality start allowing 3 hits, no runs, one walk and punching out seven batters in five innings.  Every batter, with the exception of Will Stark, who ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Wednesday, May 31, 2023
    Today, Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a $5 million investment in food banks and food pantry networks to help more Iowans in need get access to fresh, nutritious food.     “Access to fresh foods is a challenge for those facing food insecurity and soaring inflation has made it even harder,” said Gov. Reynolds. “Iowa is making long-term investments to reduce ...read more
    Categories: Press Release, Community
    Tuesday, May 30, 2023
    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is delighted to announce its highly anticipated Culinary Boot Camp, offering aspiring chefs the opportunity to learn the secrets of the kitchen from a seasoned culinary instructor. Sessions will take place in June and July at Clinton Community College’s (CCC) Clinton Career Advancement Center, located at 1210 11th Ave. S. in Clinton, IA.The Culinary Boot Camp ...read more
    Categories: Community, Human Interest, Education, Press Release
    Friday, May 26, 2023
    Grow Clinton is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Clinton area.  This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Clinton’s workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns.  The purpose of ...read more
    Categories: Economic, Community
    Friday, May 26, 2023
    The Clinton Community College Alumni Association presented the 42nd annual Outstanding Awards in May.  In addition, the CCC Student Senate presented their annual honors at the luncheon that honors outstanding contributions throughout the year.  Outstanding Business Associate –D-Lectable D-Lites                     D-Lectable D-Lites is a sweet and savory production studio using only the freshest ...read more
    Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
    Thursday, May 25, 2023
    – Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, is thrilled to announce that GREASE is scheduled to open the Summer Mainstage Season at TLP on June 1.  GREASE is a rock n’ roll high school musical celebration of growin’ up, cruisin’ with friends and goin’ steady. TLP’s production will feature songs from the smash hit 1978 motion picture including ...read more
    Categories: Press Release, Community
    Wednesday, May 24, 2023
    The Clinton LumberKings are proud to announce a new affiliation with Jackson & Partners, LLC, founded by former Major League Baseball and National Football League superstar Vincent “Bo” Jackson.  The LumberKings will carry two items from the Jackson & Partners line-up:-         The Veteran Strong “Bo’s Bacon Cheeseburger” – a third pound 100% seasoned Angus ground beef – almost double the size of ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Monday, May 22, 2023
    Tickets Prices - Gate Opening Times - New Admission Policy    May 20, 2023 - The LumberKings will start their third season in the Prospect League against the Normal CornBelters at NelsonCorp Field on Wednesday, May 31st. Game time is at 6:30 pm.  A new change for the 2023 season will be that the main gates will open to the general public one hour prior to the start time of the game. Gates ...read more
    Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
    Monday, May 22, 2023
    Professional race car driver Colin Garrett’s 11/11 Veteran Project is providing two speakers for the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference at Iowa State University on June 2, 2023.Colin's Dad, Ryan Garrett, will speak on how integrating a higher purpose into your business can not only make it more personally fulfilling but also help attract clients who are a perfect fit to work with you. Ryan ...read more
    Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
    Monday, May 22, 2023
    For the second year in a row, MercyOne Clinton Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center was recognized for its exceptional success in multiple wound healing benchmarks.  RestorixHealth, a leader in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing and Amputation Prevention Center facilities, honored MercyOne Clinton Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center with the Wound Center of Excellence Award ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Thursday, May 18, 2023
           Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, held their annual Mother's Day Tea on Thursday, May 11th, 2023. "There were approximately 150 attendees;  it is a very popular event" stated Karla Burn, Marketing Director. Tawnya Denning, Resthave dietary manager, with a few of her kitchen staff, made beautiful, decadent desserts for the event.  Resthave employee Kris Muur, ...read more
    Categories: Community, Human Interest
    Wednesday, May 17, 2023
    – Home Base Iowa, America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University are proud to announce the upcoming Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference on June 2, 2023. The conference will be held at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames on Friday, June 2, and is sponsored by the Iowa State University Ivy College of ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Wednesday, May 17, 2023
    Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Ave., Morrison IL, heard about the 100% FIRST TIME pass rate on the Certified Nurses’ Assistant (CNA) certification exam from the 57 Whiteside Area Career Center students and wanted to congratulate them for their hard work! 57 of 57 students passed with flying colors the first time taking the exam.  “In a profession that is in dire need of filling ...read more
    Categories: Community, Human Interest
    Monday, May 15, 2023
    Gabriella Torres announces the Grand Re-opening of the Grove   Clinton, Iowa -  Just a year after the successful opening of The Grove in downtown Clinton’s Pocket Park located at 125 4th Avenue South, once again the park will be alive. This time with the fabulous artwork created by Harmony Eccles of Kansas City, Missouri..  Harmony is an abstract painter inspired by spiritual connectedness ...read more
    Categories: Press Release, Community
    Monday, May 15, 2023
    Clinton Community College has announced the winners of the 2023 High School Fine Arts Day, part of the Community College Month celebration.  Area students were invited to submit their artwork in four categories – painting, drawing, graphic design, and photography.  Winners of each categories received a 3-credit on campus art course funded through the CCC Paul B. Sharar Foundation.  Photography:1 ...read more
    Categories: Education, Community, Human Interest
    Monday, May 15, 2023
    Abstract & Title Guaranty Company is proud to announce that Liz Srp has been recognized by the Iowa Land Title Association (ILTA) for becoming a Certified Land Title Professional (CLTP). Certification is awarded upon completion of 4 graduate level courses which encompass basic industry knowledge through advanced curriculum and requires passing exams for each course with a 90% or better exam ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Wednesday, May 10, 2023
    Registration is now open for two special Iowa Agritourism tours. Individuals who provide on-farm experiences or who are interested in beginning their own agritourism business are invited to participate. Community leaders wanting to promote rural Iowa experiences to attract more visitors to their region are encouraged to attend.Participants will experience Iowa agritourism firsthand and have the ...read more
    Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community
    Wednesday, May 03, 2023
    The Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board was one of sixteen teams across the nation selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Quality Academy in Washington, DC. The program is designed and operated with Jobs for the Future (JFF) and other national partners. The team will be represented by Iowa Workforce Development, Iowa Federation of Labor: AFL-CIO, Advanced ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Wednesday, April 26, 2023
    People with allergies don’t have to be told when spring arrives because their body already has. They usually start looking for over-the-counter or prescription medications and reaching for a box of tissues.  Katie Flood, nurse practitioner in ear, nose and throat care at MercyOne Clinton North Health Plaza, shares some tips to manage allergies so you can live your best life.  Plan aheadBeing ...read more
    Categories: Community, Human Interest
    Tuesday, April 18, 2023
    Grow Clinton, a 501(c)(6) non-profit tourism, community and economic development organization based in Clinton, IA, is excited to announce the site certification of the Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air Park. The certification process, conducted by Quest Site Solutions in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority, was an eighteen-month-long exhaustive and rigorous review of the ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community, Press Release
    Tuesday, March 14, 2023
    First Central State Bank has added a new team member with more than 15 years of banking experience.  Amanda Horst has joined the Clinton-North Second Street location as a Private Banker. She can assist customers with consumer lending and customer service in that role.  “I’m looking forward to using my many years of banking knowledge to continue taking care of customers and building ...read more
    Categories: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, General News Article, Press Release
    Wednesday, June 08, 2022
    A familiar face will move into a new role at First Central State Bank.  Jordan Smith has been promoted to Customer Service Representative at First Central State Bank’s Clinton-North Second Street location. She is taking over the role previously occupied by the recently retired Madonna Obren. Smith has worked for two years at First Central’s Clinton-North Second Street location in the Teller ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
    Wednesday, June 01, 2022
    First Central State Bank President Brigham Tubbs recently announced two promotions.  Caleb Jacobi and Scott Levine earned the promotions, with Jacobi being named Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, and Levine now recognized as Marketing and Event Officer.  Jacobi, of LeClaire, has been with the bank for 10 years, and has been a major reason for the continued growth of the LeClaire market, ...read more
    Categories: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, General News Article, Press Release