WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa is cosponsoring two bills introduced by Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri to help address recurrent flooding and the Army Corps of Engineers’ management of the Missouri River. These bills prioritize flood control on the Missouri River and give farmers and local communities a seat at the table.

QUAD CITIES (May 21, 2019) — Lujack’s Drive to the Championship has extended beyond state tournament basketball coverage to now include live play-by-play as the Rock Island Girls Softball Team begins defense of its 2018 IHSA Class 4A State Championship. QCSportsNet.com is pleased to announce exclusive live coverage of every Rocky game in this year’s tournament.

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is cosponsoring legislation introduced today by Senator Marsha Blackburn to prevent exploitation of children who enter the country without parents or guardians. The Accountability for Care of Unaccompanied Alien Children Act strengthens background-checks of potential sponsors seeking custody of a migrant child.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — Today, Coralville City Councilwoman Meghann Foster announced her endorsement of Senator Kamala Harris in her run for president. Foster, a mother of five, a small business owner, and a University of Iowa educator, points to Harris’ policies like her new equal-pay plan as why she is coming out early for Harris. Foster is the first elected official in Iowa to endorse Sen Harris.

AMES, IOWA (05/21/2019) — The Iowa State University Department of Kinesiology honored outstanding students with awards and scholarships at a reception on April 26 in Ames. The students were recognized for excellence in the areas of kinesiology, athletic training, and dance.

Elizabeth Fennelly, from Davenport, who is studying kinesiology and health, was recognized with the Winifred Tilden High Scholar Award for highest GPA based on fall grades in the undergraduate student category.

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Ranking Member Ron Wyden continued their bipartisan investigation into the rising price of insulin with a letter seeking a broad set of data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services relating to insulin costs.

 

NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — The Corridor Business Journal has named Kaveh Mostafavi, founder and CEO of Ecocare Supply and The Compost Ninja, as its 2019 TLC Associates Entrepreneur of the Year.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — A "Pop Up" Culinary event is coming to Iowa City. Pop Ups are a recent culinary phenomenon: Delivering gourmet tastes in unexpected places. This Pop Up Culinary Affair will take place at the VUE Rooftop at the Hilton Garden inn downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, June 5th from 5-7:30PM. Guests will sample their way through seven "Pop Up" courses presented by seven top chefs while enjoying a beautiful view of the city and watching the sunset.

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