FAYETTE, IOWA (October 21, 2019) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its August 2019 graduates, followed by their respective honors and degree earned.

Davenport, IA — Jazmynn Arensdorf graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Mgmt;

Le Claire, IA — Gabrielle Cruz graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice;

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2019) — After an exciting fourth season of Mercado on Fifth with over 20,000 attendees, the nonprofit organization has hired a new director: Quad Cities local, Melissa Freidhof-Rodgers. The recent growth of the weekly outdoor event on 5th Ave in Moline has prompted the group to search for a full-time organizer.

WASHINGTON DC (October 19, 2019) — At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, questioned Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky on the accuracy surrounding the department’s crop-reports. Sen Grassley has heard concerns from constituents around the state during his annual 99-county meetings relating to the accuracy and dependability of the USDA’s crop reports and data-collection tools.

WASHINGTON DC (October 19, 2019) — Legislation introduced by senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) to protect whistleblowers who shine a light on unlawful anticompetitive activities passed unanimously in the Senate last night. The Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act prohibits reprisal against private-sector employees who provide information to the Department of Justice regarding conduct that violates the criminal antitrust laws.