“The brutal reality is that a predator doesn’t have to be in the same room, building, or even country to abuse a child. And that’s what they’re doing — subjecting children to psychological and sexual abuse.” — “I’m a 37-Year-Old Mom & I Spent Seven Days Online as an 11-Year-Old Girl. Here’s What I Learned,” Medium

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 5, 2020) — A glitch in how Monday night's Iowa caucuses were reported has dominated the headlines, but Monmouth College political science lecturer Robin Johnson said a lower-than-expected turnout was a bigger story that emerged from the Hawkeye state.

WASHINGTON DC (February 5, 2020) — Prepared opening statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee hearing on nominations:

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Today, the Finance Committee will hear from three nominees. We will hear from a nominee to be an Assistant Secretary at the Department of the Treasury, a nominee to be an Assistant Secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services and a nominee to the Social Security Advisory Board.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 5, 2020) — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announces the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan has eclipsed over $3 billion in withdrawals for qualified educational expenses. "This milestone is a great reminder of how important and meaningful College Savings Iowa is for families saving for the growing costs of education," Fitzgerald said.