26 Sep 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on Eugene Scalia Confirmation as Labor Secretary

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (September 26, 2019) – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) released the following statement on the confirmation of Eugene Scalia to be the next Secretary of Labor.

“It’s the responsibility of Congress to confirm qualified, service-minded men and women to lead our federal agencies. The decisions they make impact millions of Americans’ lives in many different ways.

26 Sep 2019

Business and Environmental Benefits of Clean Energy Celebrated at Bright Ideas Breakfast

By Iowa Environmental Council

 

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2019) — More than 100 community and business leaders from around the state gathered for the Bright Ideas Breakfast at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines for a morning program on clean energy opportunities for Iowa, exploring how investment and policy efforts in energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable development improves the economy and the environment.  

26 Sep 2019

Sens Dick Durbin, Charles "Chuck" Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Criminal-Justice Reform Bill

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (September 26, 2019) — Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the lead sponsors of the landmark First Step Act, today introduced the bipartisan Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019, which would end the unjust practice of judges increasing sentences based on conduct for which a defendant has been acquitted by a jury.

26 Sep 2019

Pain Management Workshop

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 26, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a free workshop titled “Pain Management Workshop” on Tuesday, October 15, 11:30AM–12:30PM at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

Join Dr Sayed Shah MD from Mandala Integrative Medicine for a workshop about cancer-pain management.

Dr Shah will talk about different ways to manage pain, including information about cannabis. We will discuss:

26 Sep 2019

Iowa Public Television Presents 2019 World Food Prize Coverage

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 26, 2019) — Iowa Public Television will provide live coverage of The World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony at the Iowa Capitol on Thursday, October 17, at 7PM.

26 Sep 2019

Iowa Games Awards 2019 Athletes of the Year

By Cory Kennedy

AMES, IOWA (September 26, 2019) — Chuck Long, Iowa Games CEO/Executive Director, honored Emily Feldkamp of Des Moines, Iowa, and Kevin Klingbeil of Estherville, Iowa, the 2019 Marty McHone Iowa Games Female and Male Athlete of the Year Awards during a reception at Terrace Hill in Des Moines on Tuesday, September 24.

26 Sep 2019

News from The German-American Heritage Center (GAHC)

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 25, 2019) —

Darker Side of Davenport

Do you like mystery, ghosts, and local history? Join the GAHC for our Darker Side of Davenport Walking Tours. Tours will take place during select times Fridays and Saturday throughout October. Tickets will be available soon on eventbrite!

26 Sep 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Ron Wyden Release Legislative Text of Finance Committee-Passed Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (September 25, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) released the statutory text of the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA), S2543.

25 Sep 2019

Monumental Declines of Birds during Past Five Decades

By The Birding Wire

 

25 Sep 2019

Monmouth College to Host Family Weekend, September 27-29

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 25, 2019) — Special performers, a concert, an event celebrating the human spirit, and a spring through the history of Scottish literature will highlight this year's Monmouth College Family Weekend.

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