DUBUQUE, IOWA (November 7, 2019) — University of Dubuque has once again been nationally recognized for its dedication to providing quality educational opportunities to veterans and military-connected students.

For the third straight year, Military Times named UD to its Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. UD was the highest-ranked Iowa institution, placing 19th on a list of 134 four-year universities.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 7, 2019) — Iowa Department of Corrections and Iowa Workforce Development will host the Employer and Reentry Breakfast Roundtable at the North Central Correctional Facility in Rockwell City, Iowa, on December 12. Governor Kim Reynolds, who will be kicking-off the event, encourages employers, recruiters and human-resource managers to attend the Employer and Reentry Breakfast Roundtable and to learn about the opportunities available with hiring returning citizens.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 7, 2019) — On Monday, November 11, Hy-Vee will host its annual Veterans Day breakfasts with a complimentary meal for veterans and active-duty military members in recognition and thanks for their service. More than 90,000 meals are expected to be provided at Hy-Vee’s more than 265 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region.

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2019) — Monmouth College art professor Janis Wunderlich picked up the pieces — literally and figuratively — and the result was her first-ever ceramics work judged Best of Show.

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 6, 2019) — Festival of Trees is in its 34th year as the annual fundraiser for Quad City Arts and as the unofficial kick-off to the holiday season. Over 30,000 people experience this 10-day event each year and an additional 45,000 watch the Holiday Parade, making this event one of the largest attractions in the Quad Cities.

WASHINGTON DC (November 6, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

 

I’m here to share a secret with the American people.

It’s about prescription-drug pricing. 

It’s no secret that, as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, one of my biggest priorities is to rein in the soaring costs of prescription medicine.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 6, 2019) — Iowa Public Television announced today the launch of its newest online series, The Life Autistic.

WASHINGTON DC (November 6, 2019) — The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) today honored Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) with the organization’s “Champion of Retirement Security” award for leadership to advance legislative solutions to address the nation’s looming retirement crisis by helping Americans save more for retirement.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 6, 2019) — More than 359,000 Iowans cast ballots in Iowa’s first merged city/school elections held across the state Tuesday.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 6, 2019) — NextGen Iowa is hosting Caucus and Cocktails at Des Moines’ Noce (1326 Walnut Ave) on November 7, 5:30-7PM, to help young voters understand the caucus process and hear more about the issues motivating them. Young people aged 18 to 35 will play a pivotal role in achieving victories up and down the ballot in the next year, and NextGen Iowa is committed to mobilizing more young people than ever show up to vote in the 2020 Iowa Caucus.

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