DES MOINES, IOWA (June 12, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Helen Miller to the Iowa Parole Board, effective July 2, 2019.

“Helen is an outstanding public servant who will bring a unique perspective to the Iowa Parole Board,” said Gov Reynolds. “She will play a critical role in applying my vision for a rehabilitative justice system that offers offenders another chance to become productive and contributing members of society.”

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) released proposed changes to modernize how the agency complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The proposed updates would not only give the Forest Service the tools and flexibility to manage the land and tackle critical challenges like wildfire, insects, and disease, but also improve service to the American people.

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he has reintroduced legislation to establish a National Flood Center to conduct research on flooding, flood-prevention, and other flood-related issues. The National Flood Research and Education Center Act (NFRECA) will establish a consortium within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that includes institutes of higher education in order to advance the understanding of the causes of floodin

BELOIT, WISCONSIN (June 11, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits pounded out 20 hits, the most in a game since 2012, but had to hang on down the stretch to knock off the Beloit Snappers 10-9 in the opening-game of the series at Pohlman Field. Beloit put the potential winning-run on second-base in the bottom of the ninth before Riley Cabral struck out Max Schuemann to end the game. The River Bandits clinched the first-half Western Division title with the win and Burlington’s loss earlier in t