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.

27 Jun 2019

Setting Up a Photo-Friendly Feeding Station

By The Birding Wire

 

27 Jun 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Joni Ernst Press Education Department for Action on Seclusion Rooms

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 26, 2019) — In response to a nonpartisan government report confirming systemic problems in the reporting of seclusion and restraint in schools, Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst are pushing the US Department of Education (ED) to immediately take action to ensure data is reported accurately.

27 Jun 2019

University of Dubuque Announces May 2019 Graduates

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — University of Dubuque celebrated the accomplishments of its undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students at its 167th commencement ceremony on May 18, 2019. 

27 Jun 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Kayla Lyon New DNR Director

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Kayla Lyon to Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, effective July 8. Lyon will replace Bruce Trautman, who has served as the acting director since May 2018.

27 Jun 2019

Kids Spring Forward at Kids on Campus

By Dan McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 26, 2019) — Summer is a time to have fun, learn and grow and that’s exactly what campers at Kids on Campus are doing. The six-week summer camp is focused on keeping kids learning over the summer months while also providing them a glimpse into the college experience. The camp is organized by Spring Forward, led by students in Augustana’s teacher-education program and supported by college faculty.

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