LENEXA, KANSAS (September 12, 2019) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $3,598,000 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to manage nonpoint source pollution in impaired watersheds throughout the state.

WASHINGTON DC (September 12, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley released the following statement regarding the announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army to repeal the 2015 “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule, which was proposed during the Obama administration.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (September 12, 2019) — Join us on Friday, October 11, to listen to the music of acclaimed artist Ray Blue. This performance will feature the Ray Blue Work Ensemble.

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Advance sales will end at 4:00 PM on October 11.

CLINTON, IOWA (September 12, 2019) — It’s an exciting week for the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," with a fundraising dinner-dance event and great museum programming. On Wednesday, enjoy Cheeseburger Day. Thursday evening is the dinner dance, and on Friday, experience the fun of kids yoga. Each of these programs is free with regular museum-admission or membership.  

Wendy’s Restaurant Night Fundraiser

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a formal repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:

“The 2015 WOTUS rule was egregious Washington overreach that would have subjected a puddle of water to federal government control.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 12, 2019) — The State Board of Education today approved performance levels that determine how many students met expectations on Iowa’s new state test, the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP).

WASHINGTON DC (September 12, 2019) – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) was presented with Growth Energy’s 2019 “Fueling Growth” Award. Growth Energy represents producers and supporters of ethanol and biodiesel. According to Growth Energy, its mission is to feed the world and fuel America in ways that achieve energy independence, improve economic well-being and create a healthier environment for all Americans.

WEST BRANCH, IOWA (September 12, 2019) — Saturday, September 28, is National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) organizes National Public Lands Day annually in cooperation with the National Park Service and other bureaus of the federal government.

WASHINGTON DC (September 12, 2019) – Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to US Department of State Inspector General Steve Linick today seeking an explanation as to why his office did not issue a report on its investigation into the October 2016 meeting between Christopher Steele and Orbis Intelligence employee Tatyana Duran, then-D

WASHINGTON DC (September 12, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on Remembering Iowan Chuck Geertz:

 

Iowans mourn the loss of Chuck Geertz of Muscatine.

Sargent First Class Geertz was an active-duty service member for 23 years, but continued to serve his nation after his retirement in 2009.

In 2008, Chuck worked to establish the Healing at English River Outfitters or HERO organization.

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