04 Dec 2019

NATO is a Brain-Dead, Obsolete, Rabid Dog. Euthanize It

By Thomas L Knapp

In early November, French president Emmanuel Macron complained that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization  (NATO) is experiencing "brain death" as its member states go their own ways, with "no coordination whatsoever of strategic decision-making." US president Donald Trump's reply: "Nobody needs NATO more than France." The two continued their duel over NATO's future at an early December meeting of the alliance's members in London.

04 Dec 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Honoring Sen Johnny Isakson’s Years of Service

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (December 3, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley honoring Sen Johnny Isakson’s years of service:

 

In this town of Washington, D.C., where a lot of people think they are the most important person in the room, Johnny Isakson is known for his unassuming manner.

He’s unfailingly kind and considerate to senators and staff alike.

03 Dec 2019

Celebrate Winter with Family-Friendly Activities and Performances at This Year’s Family Museum WinterFest

By Carissa Dewaele

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 3, 2019) — The Family Museum will continue its tradition of seasonal, family-friendly activities with WinterFest on Sunday, December 8, from 12-5PM. Back by popular demand, guests will meet a real reindeer and visit with Santa and Mrs Claus!

03 Dec 2019

Iowa Governor Directs Agencies to Buy Diesel Vehicles with B20 Support

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (December 3, 2019) — The State of Iowa once again leads by example, with Governor Kim Reynolds today issuing an Executive Order requiring state agencies to purchase diesel engines and vehicles with manufacturer support for at least a 20 percent blend of biodiesel (B20).

03 Dec 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Protests in Iran

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (December 3, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the protests in Iran:

 

Recently, thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets to protest their country’s corrupt regime.

Frustrated by a lack of opportunity and constant political repression, these largely young and non-violent protesters have stood up to say enough.

03 Dec 2019

New Deltavision Plan from Delta Dental of Iowa

By Jill Hamilton

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 3, 2019) — Delta Dental of Iowa has announced individuals and families can now purchase DeltaVision, a comprehensive vision-care insurance plan. Since 2010, DeltaVision has provided vision plans for small and large businesses in Iowa. Beginning January 1, 2020, Delta Dental individual and family plan members can bundle plans to take advantage of DeltaVision's broad eye care coverage.

03 Dec 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Bipartisan Members of Congress Send Letter Advocating for Unique Device Identifiers Information to be Added to Electronic Health Insurance Claims Forms

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (December 3, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) joined Sen Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) in sending letters in support of recommendations that the device-identifier portion of Unique Device-Identifiers

03 Dec 2019

Minnesota State University, Mankato to Award 1,709 Degrees at End of Fall Semester

By Dan Benson

MANKATO, MINNESOTA (December 3, 2019) — Minnesota State University, Mankato will award 1,709 degrees at the end of the fall semester, with commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9AM and noon Saturday, December 14, in Taylor Center's Bresnan Arena on the Minnesota State Mankato campus.

03 Dec 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Second Round of Employer Innovation Fund Awardees, Encourages Employers to Apply in Third Round

By Molly Elder

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 3, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced 22 recipients of the Employer Innovation Fund, a matching grant that helps employers provide postsecondary training and education opportunities for their employees. The second round of Employer Innovation Fund Grants will distribute $568,000 to employers and employer consortiums across the state. A third-round application period with $244,200 in remaining funds will open December 3 and close December 17. 

03 Dec 2019

Iowa Voter Registration Hits New High for a December Prior to General Election

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2019) — For the first time in state history, there are more than 2 million active voters in Iowa heading into a general election year. Secretary of State Paul Pate announces that 2,014,226 Iowans are registered to vote in the state. That is the most ever at the start of December prior to a general election.

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