11 Oct 2019

"The Grid" is the Problem, Not the Solution

By Thomas L Knapp

On October 9, Pacific Gas and Electric began shutting down power to about 750,000 customers (affecting as many as 2 million people) in California. The company claims the shutdowns are necessary to reduce the risk that its power-lines and other infrastructure will cause wildfires like last year's Camp Fire, which killed 85 people and and caused $16.5 billion in damage.

11 Oct 2019

Scott County Installs Wheelchair Charging Stations

By Mary Thee

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — According to the 2013-2017 US Census estimate, 7% of people under 65 years of age living in Scott County have a disability. Scott County has recently installed seven wheelchair charging stations in various locations to make its facilities even more accessible for visitors in battery-powered wheelchairs or scooters. The charging stations have been installed at the Scott County Courthouse, Scott County Administrative Center, Scott County Park Pool, and Am

11 Oct 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Proclaims October as Estate-Planning Awareness Month

By John Claes

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — With more than 120 million people across North America not possessing updated estate-plans, Governor Kim Reynolds has joined the Mid-Iowa Planned Giving Council and Planned Giving Councils across the state to encourage all Iowans to seek the help of a trusted financial planner to create or review their will.

11 Oct 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds to Give Remarks, Make Announcement at 7th Annual Iowa Summit on Justice and Disparities

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will make an announcement regarding criminal-justice reform during her remarks at the NAACP’s 7th Annual Iowa Summit on Justice and Disparities in Ankeny on Tuesday, October 15. Next week’s announcement will build on her efforts over the last year to reduce criminal behavior and afford individuals a second chance.

Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend.  

 

Tuesday October 15, 2019

11 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on Partial U.S.-China Trade Deal

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 11, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today released the following statement regarding the partial trade deal with China that has been reached.

11 Oct 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Trump’s Announcement of a Phase 1 Trade Deal with China

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement of a phase 1 trade deal with China:

11 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on House Prescription Drug Bill CBO Score

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 11, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today released the following statement regarding the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) analysis of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s legislation to lower prescription drug prices.

11 Oct 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, October 14–Sunday, October 20, 2019.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, October 14

Gov Reynolds attends Technology and Education Connection Fall Conference

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

730 3rd St

Des Moines, IA

9AM

10 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Don’t Weaponize IRS for Left’s Political NRA Probe

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 10, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today cautioned the Internal Revenue Service against indulging Democrats’ political demands to investigate the National Rifle Association. Such ideological weaponizing of the agency would harm the public trust and repeat the mistakes of the Obama Administration.

10 Oct 2019

Clayton Hunn of Muscatine, Iowa, Performs with Symphonic Wind Ensemble during Central College's Homecoming

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (October 10, 2019) — Clayton Hunn of Muscatine, Iowa, was one of 33 Central College students who took part in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble's performance on September 29 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.

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