Annie Karni, Maggie Haberman, and Sheila Kaplan of the New York Times describe US President Donald Trump's proposed ban on flavored e-cigarette products as "a swift and bold reaction to a growing public health crisis affecting teenagers" that Trump backed away from "under pressure from his political advisers and lobbyists to factor in the potential pushback from his supporters." Maybe they're right about Trump's motivations, but they're wrong about pretty much everything else.

WASHINGTON DC (November 20, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the importance of the Family First Prevention Services Act:

 

In recent years, the opioid epidemic has resulted in steadily climbing numbers of kids entering foster care.

However, in 2018, the number of children in foster care declined for the first time since 2011.

This is evidence that prevention programs work.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced on Wednesday several new measures his office is taking to ensure the integrity of Iowa’s felon database. Felons are currently barred from voting in Iowa unless their rights have been restored by the Governor. Iowa’s felon database contains more than 90,000 files.

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 20, 2019) — Hours after the curtain closes on the final day of a holiday theatre production at Monmouth College, there will be another opportunity on campus to be immersed in Christmas spirit.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (November 20, 2019) — University of Dubuque will hold an Advent Worship Service and Tree Lighting at 4PM, Wednesday, December 4, in Blades Chapel and on the Quad.

Open to the public, the event will begin with an Advent Worship Service in Blades Chapel. The service will feature the preaching of Mark Ward, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, as well as the musical talent of several students including the UD Chamber Singers.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2019) — The Office of Governor Kim Reynolds on Tuesday released the agenda for the next FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform meeting.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2019) — On Monday, the Iowa Restaurant Association, in collaboration with The Soyfoods Council and the Iowa Beef Industry Council, completed their statewide culinary competition at a Celebratory Gala at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The two-part competition challenged top chefs from across Iowa to create an entrée featuring a Beef Sirloin Ball Tip Steak and a soy-based side dish or sauce.

WASHINGTON DC (November 19, 2019) – Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today introduced legislation to crack down on synthetic variations of performance-enhancing drugs illegally marketed as dietary supplements.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 19, 2019) — The public is invited to The Chordbusters' 11th Annual Christmas Show on December 6, 2019, at 7PM. This year's show will take place at Bethel Wesley UMC Church (1201 13th Street, Moline). It’s a wonderful opportunity to hear great gospel music, as well as many of your Christmas favorites performed by a variety of acts.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 19, 2019) — GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers announced 8 prestigious awards at its Annual International Leadership Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois on Saturday, November 9. Over 350 people from 60 GiGi’s Playhouse locations from around the country and Mexico gathered at the five-day conference, which boasted 91 break-outs and 67 speakers.

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