28 Oct 2019

University of Dubuque to Participate in National Drone-Safety Awareness Week

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 28, 2019) — University of Dubuque will participate in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s first National Drone Safety Awareness Week, 2-4PM, Thursday, November 7, and Friday, November 8, at the Ed Babka Aviation Learning Center, 10656 Airport Road, to educate the public about drone regulations and showcase how drones are used in the community.

28 Oct 2019

Quad City Federation of Labor, Clinton Labor Congress 2019 Labor Endorsements

By Dino Leone

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2019) — The Quad City Federation of Labor and Clinton Labor Congress have developed a working relationship between members of organized labor and local elected officials. The Quad City Federation of Labor serves union members in Scott, Muscatine and Louisa Counties in Iowa and Clinton Labor Congress serves union members in Clinton County.

28 Oct 2019

Hy-Vee and Hormel Foods to Donate 1,000 Pounds of Skippy® Peanut Butter in Muscatine

By Josh Fisher

MUSCATINE, IOWA (October 28, 2019) — As part of Hormel Foods’ "Spread the Smiles" campaign, Hy-Vee and Hormel Foods have partnered to donate 1,000 pounds of Skippy peanut-butter to the Muscatine Food Bank.

27 Oct 2019

In Syria "Withdrawal," Less is Probably More

By Thomas L Knapp

When US president Donald Trump announced his plan to relocate a few dozen US soldiers in Syria — getting them out of the way of a pending Turkish invasion — the Washington establishment exploded in rage at what it mis-characterized as a US "withdrawal" from Syria. Instead of fighting that mis-characterization, Trump embraced it, pretending that an actual withdrawal was in progress and announcing on October 9 that "we're bringing our folks back home. "

26 Oct 2019

Bipartisan Group Applauds Revisions to Interior Department’s Proposed FOIA Regulations and Constructive Dialogue

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 25, 2019) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI) David Bernhardt expressing appreciation for the changes reflected in the agency’s final rule, published today, updating its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policies.

26 Oct 2019

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Updates Fee-Waiver Requirements

By Billia Genevieve

WASHINGTON DC (October 25, 2019) — US Citizenship and Immigration Services has revised 

26 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Q&A: Insulin Price-Investigation

By Grassley Press

Q: What prompted you to investigate insulin prices?

A: In January, I regained the chairmanship of the Senate Finance Committee. This committee has legislative and oversight jurisdiction over the nation’s federal health-care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

26 Oct 2019

Treasury: 2019 Deficit was $984 Billion

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (October 25, 2019) — The Treasury Department released final budget numbers for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 today, showing last year's deficit totaled $984 billion, a $205 billion (or 26 percent) increase from the prior year and a 48-percent increase from 2017.

26 Oct 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 25, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, October 28–Sunday, November 3, 2019.  

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, October 28

Gov Reynolds signs First-Responders Day proclamation

Iowa State Capitol — West Capitol Steps

Des Moines, IA

9:30AM

***Media Gaggle to follow***

26 Oct 2019

The 4th Annual US Citizenship Honors Dinner and Presenting Sponsor TBK Bank, 11/09

By Grant Curtis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 25, 2019) — Quad City Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) is pleased to announce the 4th annual US Citizenship Honors Diner on November 9 at the Center, 1411 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa. The event is open to all and will begin at 6PM and will honor immigrants and refugees who have chosen to become US Citizens!

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