WASHINGTON DC (July 8, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley released the following statement regarding the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s (DoDOIG) announcement that it has re-opened its investigation into the contracting firm TransDigm Group, Inc.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2019) — The Cedar Rapids Kernels used a four-run rally in the top of the ninth inning to shock the Quad Cities River Bandits in the final game of their series on Monday night at Modern Woodmen Park. The Kernels became the first team this season to sweep a series from the Bandits and handed Quad Cities a season-high fourth consecutive loss.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (July 8, 2019) — The following student(s) are named to Mount Mercy University's Spring 2019 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

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WASHINGTON – Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst today sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai regarding the FCC’s role in ensuring the accuracy of broadband maps.

 

PELLA, IOWA (July 8, 2019) — Jenae Jenison, Director of External Engagement at Central College, has been selected by the 2018-19 Leadership Iowa class to serve as an honorary Leadership Iowa representative to the Iowa Association of Business and Industry's Board of Directors. Jenison was one of 40 Iowans who graduated from the distinguished Leadership Iowa program during the 2019 Taking Care of Business Conference on June 6 in Ames.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2019) — “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Neil Armstrong uttered those famous words nearly 50 years ago. As the world celebrates the anniversary of the momentous moon landing on July 20, 1969, the Putnam Museum and Science Center is taking a giant leap to celebrate the historic event.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 8, 2019) — "Nothing Compares" to affordable family fun at the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. Plan ahead and save on discounted admission tickets, family fun packs, ride wristbands, and food coupons.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 8, 2019) — As the 2020 US presidential campaign enters its next stage, a book about the 2016 presidential election by a Monmouth College professor reveals how that campaign was perceived by media in Russia, China, and the Middle East.

PALMYRA, VIRGINIA (July 8, 2019) — In a victory for the right to freedom of expression under the First Amendment, especially as it relates to political expression, county officials in one Virginia locality have agreed to temporarily suspend their enforcement of ordinances limiting the display of political signs to a 60-day period preced

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 8, 2019) — Whenever the public is confused about the law, the potential for fraud is high. That maxim applies to hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products. The 2019 Iowa Hemp Act and recent changes in federal law have led to questions about what is legal and safe in Iowa.

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