WASHINGTON DC (September 16, 2019) — Prepared floor statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on the confirmation process of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh:

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2019) — The Second Amendment and the right to bear arms will be discussed by three Monmouth College political science professors to commemorate this year's Constitution Day.

Titled "The 'State' of the 2nd Amendment: Guns, Federalism, and the Constitution," the discussion will be held at 7PM, September 17, in the Morgan Room of Poling Hall. It is free and open to the public.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 16, 2019) — Oversight is often a vehicle for change in the federal government. In order to solve a problem, you need to know what it is, how bad it is, and why it’s happening. Oversight is an important tool to find answers to those questions as well as ensure the appropriate steps are taken to solve the problems.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 16, 2019) — Mia Feuer: Totems of the Anthropocene by Artist Mia Feuer will be on view in the fourth-floor gallery beginning Saturday.

WASHINGTON DC (September 16, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on the Iowa vs Iowa State Football Game:

 

This weekend, I attended what some call Iowa’s own Super Bowl, the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game.

I talked with Iowans while tailgating before the game about issues such as ethanol, biodiesel and trade.

“Since when have we Americans been expected to bow submissively to authority and speak with awe and reverence to those who represent us? The constitutional theory is that we the people are the sovereigns, the state and federal officials only our agents. We who have the final word can speak softly or angrily. We can seek to challenge and annoy, as we need not stay docile and quiet.” — Justice William O Douglas, dissenting, Colten v. Kentucky, 407 U.S. 104 (1972)

MUSCATINE, IOWA (September 16, 2019) — A taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a flour or corn tortilla folded around a filling, which is generally made of spiced meats and garnishes like salsa and cilantro.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 16, 2019) — As part of the ongoing efforts to urge Congress to pass the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), members of the Iowa Business Council (IBC) sent a letter to Iowa's Congressional Delegation detailing the importance of passing the agreement before the end of the year. 

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (September 16, 2019) — The 2019 Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW) will be held September 16-20 at each of the 19 state-regulated licensed casinos who comprise the Iowa Gaming Association (IGA). Each location will tailor specific activities to heighten awareness and involve its staff and patrons.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 16, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a free workshop titled “Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop” on Tuesday, September 24, 6–7:30PM at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, Iowa).

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