ANKENY, IOWA (September 2, 2019) — New public opinion research shows a decisive 78 percent of voters in Iowa support expanding biofuel usage in the US through the federal Renewable Fuel Standard. In addition, 77 percent of voters said it’s important to them that the president keep his promises on supporting the RFS. The Iowa Biodiesel Board commissioned the bi-annual survey on biodiesel awareness and biofuel-related political values.

WASHINGTON DC (September 2, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting two schools in DeWitt and Clinton as part of a “Back to School” tour. On the tour, Rep Loebsack will meet with students, teachers, and administrators to discuss the new programs and activities the schools are offering, as well as what Congress can do to help support the education of our students. Media are invited to attend and must check in at each school’s front office upon arrival.

More than a year out from the 2020 presidential election, we're already starting to see "spoiler" fear-mongering from supporters of America's two largest political parties and their candidates. Will formerly Republican congressman Justin Amash of Michigan run for president as a Libertarian or independent in 2020? How about formerly Republican, formerly Democrat, formerly independent, former Rhode Island governor and US Senator, now Wyoming Libertarian Lincoln Chafee?

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 30, 2019) —

World Migratory Bird Day, 2nd Annual Event

Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution is the 2019 theme for this day dedicated to bird longevity.

​Vendors will gather to discuss when and where these creatures travel and settle.