WASHINGTON DC (August 8, 2019) — Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe today announced that USDA is investing 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 7, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits, playing as the Treasure Hunters for the first time this season, jumped out to a quick start and held on late for a 4-3 defeat of the Clinton LumberKings on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Wilyer Abreu hit the first home-run of his professional career to collect his first three runs batted in on the campaign.

On August 5, US Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) posted an infographic to Twitter naming and shaming his city's most generous supporters of President Donald Trump's re-election campaign: "Sad to see so many San Antonians as 2019 maximum donors to Donald Trump .... Their contributions are fueling a campaign of hate that labels Hispanic immigrants as 'invaders.'" Condemnations quickly followed. Donald Trump Jr compared the tweet to the Dayton, Ohio killer's "hit list."

Manufacturing is critical to our national and state economies. We rightfully take pride in seeing a “Made in America” label because it represents not only a high-quality product, but the prowess of our workers and the economic success and prosperity they bring to our country. From farm and construction equipment to medical devices and wind turbines, Iowans have brought innovation and ingenuity to America’s manufacturing industry.