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News for Community
Monday, November 23, 2020The Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum!” will offer traditional holiday activities done while observing the new way to stay safe and play. They will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of this Thanksgiving weekend. The week will begin with a Pizza Hut fundraising night, Tuesday, November 24. Pizza Hut Fundraising Night: Tuesday, November ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Friday, November 20, 2020Featuring nearly twenty Christmas songs and holiday fun, the TLP cast of singers and musicians present an unforgettable virtual holiday experience with TLP’s flair for production. This show is perfect for the whole family and every audience. Last Christmas, TLP presented Christmas Kaleidoscope – TLP’s first ever on campus Christmas production. Theatre goers were treated to a musical, comedy, ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, November 18, 2020Data analytics is one of today’s fastest-growing and highest-paid professions as organizations increasingly rely on data to drive strategic business decisions. With Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ new Data Analytics Advanced Certificate beginning this spring, working professionals can build their skills in this high-demand field. The 18-credit program is designed to expand knowledge and ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Tuesday, November 17, 2020NelsonCorp Tax Solutions in Clinton, IA is pleased to announce the Jacqueline A Rutledge CPA Firm, is now part of their rapidly growing business operation. This is the third acquisition in the past four years. NelsonCorp Tax Solutions purchased Montgomery Accounting Systems in 2016 and Lynn McGraw Accounting and Tax Services in 2017. David Nelson, owner of NelsonCorp Tax Solutions and ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Friday, November 13, 2020Citizens First Bank announces the closure of all lobbies, effective Friday, November 13, 2020. Citizens First Bank remains open normal business hours, operating by phone, digital banking and drive thru for customer and staff safety. CFB has provided expanded services at the Drive Thru at each of its three branches since March of this year. In addition to deposits and withdrawals, the Expanded ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, November 11, 2020For the second year in a row, RuhlHomes.com was honored with a national ranking. Judged against hundreds of other residential brokerages across the nation, RuhlHomes.com ranked number 4 for the second consecutive year for best overall website. It also earned fourth spot for best community and property detail pages, and fifth spot for overall design. View full information ...read moreCategories: CommunityTuesday, November 10, 2020Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days. The proclamation imposes a number of additional public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These new measures will be effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2020. To view a summary of enhanced mitigation ...read moreCategories: Community
Friday, November 06, 2020The Ascentra Credit Union Scholarship Competition is underway for the 2020-2021 school year. A total of $10,000 in scholarships will be awarded to ten Ascentra members to help offset the costs of attending a college or university or even trade school. Scholarships are awarded as follows: Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school students planning to enter collegeFive $1,000 ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, November 05, 2020The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today announced a total of more than $1 million in funding through the federal HOME program to assist eligible renters impacted by the Aug. 10, 2020 derecho. Iowans who resided in Benton, Boone, Cedar, Clinton, Jasper, Linn, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Story or Tama County at the time of the natural disaster may be eligible for rental ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic
Wednesday, November 04, 2020With help of local businesses and residents, United Way of Clinton County, Iowa’s (UWCCI) annual campaign has made a strong start toward the $650,000 goal by the end of October. Among those pledging support through Workplace Giving payroll deductions are our local school teachers and staff, with over $14,000 in pledges made by employees of Clinton and Camanche Community Schools. One in three ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, November 02, 2020Memories in the Making - November 12 at 7 p.m. This year, Memories in the Making will be held as a virtual event on Thursday, November 12 from 7 - 7:30 p.m. And it’s free—no tickets required! The Memories in the Making program offers art therapy to those who are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. This unique program provides an opportunity to reminisce and create art from ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, November 02, 2020United Way of Clinton County, Iowa (UWCCI) has awarded prizes for its Winter Getaway Raffle at Citizens First Bank on Monday. With around 500 tickets sold this year and prizes valued at $2400, it’s one of their most important fundraisers of the year.The grand prize winner, Megan Burns of Citizens First Bank (CFB), had the choice of an eight day/seven night stay at the luxury Scottsdale Camelback ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
Sunday, November 01, 2020Time to let your hair down and tune up your air guitar! Wild Rose Casino & Resort’s New Year’s Eve entertainment will feature The HYPE! North America’s Ultimate Arena Rock Experience. The concert is scheduled Thursday, December 31, 2020 in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. with the show starting at 9:00 p.m. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Be ready to take a trip ...read moreCategories: Community
Friday, October 30, 2020Attaining weight loss goals can be challenging, especially during a pandemic. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center offers a comprehensive weight loss program including lifestyle education, medically supervised weight loss and bariatric surgery to help people achieve their goals. Community members are invited to a free virtual presentation at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from advanced GI, bariatric ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, October 28, 2020Clinton Community College will host the 40th Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 6, 2021. The 2021 CCC B-rrry Scurry will be a hybrid race, combining a virtual run with a run featuring a very limited number of participants. Mark your calendar for the Saturday, October 31 for the special “B-rrry’s Gone Batty” online registration special of $25 including fees. The “Batty” ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityThursday, October 22, 2020Your thoughts on retirement may be among the many things in flux due to COVID-19. Some employers are offering early retirement incentives. Many Iowans are considering early retirement due to job challenges, health concerns, or other reasons. On top of that, temporary policy changes have made it easier for people to withdraw from their retirement accounts during 2020. You may have questions as ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Thursday, October 22, 2020The Clinton LumberKings have partnered with the American Red Cross to put on a blood drive at NelsonCorp Field. The drive will take place Monday, November 30th beginning at noon until 5 pm inside the home clubhouse next to the stadium on 6th Avenue North. Donors may park in the lot across the street from NelsonCorp Field. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for 20% off your total purchase ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, October 07, 2020Alan “Al” Tubbs is this year’s recipient of the Bruning Award for his leadership and longstanding dedication to providing financial guidance and support to farmers, agricultural businesses and small communities in rural America. “It’s remarkable to have my past work in the agriculture and financial industries recognized,” said Tubbs. “Agriculture is where I’ve grown up and the largest segment of ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, October 07, 2020Ohnward Bancshares, Inc. financial institutions ranked in the American Bankers Association’s top 100 list for farm lenders by dollar volume. The institutions – First Central State Bank, Maquoketa State Bank and Ohnward Bank & Trust – ranked 90th in the country for agriculture lending by dollar volume in the second quarter of 2020. Ohnward’s roots were built through helping the eastern Iowa and ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Economic, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Tuesday, October 06, 2020Certification is a great way to demonstrate your hard-won professional knowledge and experience. For people involved in project management and its related careers, gaining an accreditation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an instant way of letting colleagues and prospective employers know you know what you're doing in project management. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges regularly ...read moreCategories: Community, Education.jpg)
Wednesday, August 26, 2020First Central State Bank is donating a total of $5,500 to local school districts this fall to help offset extra costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those receiving monetary contributions include Central DeWitt, Clinton, Northeast, North Scott and Pleasant Valley school districts, and St. Joseph and Prince of Peace Catholic Schools. “This is an unprecedented year for area school districts,” ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Monday, February 10, 2020First Central State Bank CEO Brigham Tubbs has announced four promotions. Melisa Maher, John Jackson, Chris Sterbenz and Cynthia Kaczinski all recently earned promotions at First Central State Bank, which has several locations in eastern Iowa, including Clinton, DeWitt, Eldridge, Goose Lake and LeClaire. All four have demonstrated an ability to go the extra mile in creating a great team ...read moreCategories: Economic, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article, Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, January 21, 2020A remodeling project at First Central State Bank’s Goose Lake branch is nearing completion. To celebrate, First Central State Bank will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the bank’s location, 223 Main St. The DeWitt Chamber and Development Company and the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting to begin the festivities. First Central State Bank ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, January 10, 2020As a volunteer firefighter, Tyler Vandendooren knows the feeling of lending a helping hand. Now, he’s adding another way to help area residents by recently joining First Central State Bank as an Assistant Vice President in Commercial and Agriculture Lending. That doesn’t mean he’s giving up on the Thomson, Illinois, Fire Department. He’ll continue to be an Assistant Fire Chief and EMT for the ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
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