DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald announced the results of his Tuesday, August 20, online Invest in Iowa auction. Over $59 million will be deposited in 27 financial institutions across the state. The state will receive an average rate of return of 2.01% on these one-year certificates of deposit. "Every auction stands as a testament to how well this program supports local communities across the state," Fitzgerald said.

WASHINGTON DC (August 26, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley will participate in a tour and Q&A with US Drug Czar Jim Carroll on Thursday, August 29, at the Cedar Rapids Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) located at 3601 16th Ave SW. The tour will begin at 2:45PM CT with the Q&A to follow from 3-4PM CT. The discussion will focus on methamphetamine and combatting the addiction crisis in Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 26, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley and former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today toured AE Dairy, a Des Moines dairy plant that stands to benefit from the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

DES MOINES, IA (August 26, 2019) — Eighty-nine percent of the children surveyed at the College Savings Iowa annual Iowa State Fair survey believe a college education is a necessary step to achieving their dreams and career aspirations. "Iowa children are already thinking about their futures," State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald stated. "Every year, this survey reaffirms how important it is for families to start planning and saving early to help make college a reality for their children."