DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 14, 2019) — Tony Knobbe, Scott County Board Chair announced the appointment of Angela Kersten as Scott County Engineer. The Board formally approved her appointment at their meeting on November 14 at 5PM. Kersten’s official start date will be January 1, 2020. Knobbe indicated the Board members were pleased they were able to appoint an internal candidate with a great level of experience and qualifications.

WASHINGTON DC (November 14, 2019) — The Department of Homeland Security will publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the 

WASHINGTON DC (November 14, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on obstacles farmers face:

A five-year decline in farm income, retaliatory tariffs on US ag-commodities, disrupted renewable biofuel policies, devastating natural disasters, and now shortages of LP gas needed to dry harvested grain add to the growing burdens weighing heavily on the minds of farmers.

WASHINGTON DC (November 14, 2019) — A group of senators, led by Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), introduced legislation to ensure the proper use of resources designated for investigating abuses of Olympic and amateur athletes. The Stopping Abuse from Entering Sports, Promoting Oversight, Responsibility and Transparency (SAFESPORT) Act is cosponsored by Sens Joni Ernst (R-IA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and David Perdue (R-GA).