27 Jun 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Liesl Seabert as Program Manager for Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 27, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Liesl Seabert as the Rural Community Revitalization Program Manager for the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative, effective July 1, 2019. The Rural Community Revitalization Program Manager works in conjunction with the Governor’s Office and is an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

27 Jun 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Congratulating Toronto Raptor’s Head Coach, Nick Nurse

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, congratulating Toronto Raptor’s Head Coach, Nick Nurse:

I am proud to say that the NBA season concluded with a University of Northern Iowa graduate being able to call himself a champion.

The Toronto Raptors’ head coach, Nick Nurse, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with his B.A. in accounting, having played for the Panthers while at UNI.

27 Jun 2019

The Moline Foundation Awards Over $300,000 in Grants to Area Non-Profits

By Joy Boruff

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 27, 2019) — The Moline Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of over $300,000 in grants to 40 not-for-profits working in the areas of Health and Human Services, Arts, and Culture, Education, and the Environment as part of its 2019 Spring Community Needs grant-cycle.

27 Jun 2019

Chad Rupe Appointed as Rural Utilities Service Administrator

By Weldon Freeman

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s appointment of Chad Rupe as Administrator of the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service.

27 Jun 2019

NextGen Iowa to Register Young Voters at Quad Cities Pride

By NGA Press Office

IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 27, 2019) — On June 29, 12PM - 4PM CST, NextGen Iowa will set up at 2nd and Warren Streets in Davenport to support LGBTQIA+ Iowans, register young voters, and to recruit volunteers at Quad Cities Pride.

27 Jun 2019

Whether Home, Road, or Water, Celebrate Independence Day Safely

By Kelly Pargett
PRESS RELEASE (June 27, 2019) — Planning Independence Day festivities? People are urged to celebrate safely. July often has some of the highest incidents of traffic and boating accidents; vehicle and watercraft thefts and, of course, injuries and property damage related to fireworks. The state’s largest insurer, State Farm, wants everyone to practice safety this 4th of July.
 
27 Jun 2019

Judiciary Committee Advances Grassley-Backed Bills to Improve Competition and Transparency in Prescription Drug Industry

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) – The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced several bills supported by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley to improve access to affordable prescription medications through transparency and competition.

27 Jun 2019

Iowa Workforce Development and Agency Partners Announce New Social Security Disability Benefits Website

By Molly Elder

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 27, 20190 — Iowa Workforce Development partnered with state and local agencies to develop the new Iowa Disability Benefits Network. The website provides information for recipients of Social Security disability benefits, their families, and professionals supporting people with disabilities.

27 Jun 2019

Senate Should Pass Budget Plan Before Defense Authorization

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) — The Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 to authorize defense-spending at President Trump’s proposed level of $750 billion. If lawmakers appropriated at that level, it would represent a $34 billion nominal increase relative to last year’s level and about $100 billion above current-law defense-caps.

27 Jun 2019

US Supreme Court Rules That Police Can Forcibly and Warrantlessly Carry Out Blood Draws on Unconscious Drivers

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) — In a ruling that gives police greater leeway to violate the Fourth Amendment rights of anyone driving on a public road, the US Supreme Court has ruled that police may forcibly and warrantlessly carry out blood-draws on unconscious drivers suspected of drunk driving.

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