IOWA FALLS, IOWA (August 8, 2019) — The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has launched Project: Food and Fellowship, a grant program to aid Iowa-based family-readiness coordinators, child- and youth-program coordinators, and military-community volunteers in creating and hosting social gatherings for active duty, reservists, veterans, Gold Star families, and all military families.

WASHINGTON DC (August 8, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be making his annual visit to the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 9, at 11:30AM. While at the fair, Rep Loebsack will meet with fairgoers and visit the various exhibits and booths. He will also serve as the guest chef at the Iowa Pork Producers tent, hand out hard-boiled eggs at the Egg Council booth, tour the livestock barns, and meet with other groups and organizations at the fair.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation extending existing proclamations of disaster emergency for flooding and severe weather that began in March. This extension allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of the severe weather for an additional 30 days to Sept. 8, 2019.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2019) — "Captain," the 3 ½ year old Crossbred bested the competition to claim the Big Boar title at the 2019 Iowa State Fair, weighing 1254 pounds.

The winning entry is owned by Bryan and Tricia Britt of Monticello.