DES MOINES, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — Agricultural education is a focus at the Iowa State Fair. From baby animals to food production and more, you will find plenty of exciting activities and events to explore more of Iowa's diverse agriculture industry.

Farm to Fair

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2019) —

Teen Zither Workshop

July 20 @ 2-4PM

Join musician Anne Prinz for this fun teen zither workshop! Be introduced to the soothing sounds of this unique instrument — the zither! All supplies provided.

Pre-Registration & Pre-Payment Required.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 18, 2019) —

DAVENPORT — Attend Quad Cities Veterans Experience Action Center Event

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (July 18, 2019) — Alexus Coleman of Silvis, IL has been named to the Dean's List at Millikin University for the spring 2019 semester.

Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade-point-average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade-point-average on 12 graded-credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors.

WASHINGTON DC (July 18, 2019) — Prepared remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, at the Washington International Trade Association Awards Dinner:

 

I am truly honored to be recognized by WITA. Thank you.

This is my second time being honored. I hope though that I don’t have to wait another 18 years to make an impression on you. If I have to, I’ll see you when I turn 103.

WASHINGTON DC (July 18, 2019) — Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today encouraged farmers, rural small businesses and agricultural producers to apply for financing in a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides loan guarantees to help rural small businesses lower their energy costs.

WASHINGTON – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) joined Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY), Sen James Lankford (R-OK), and a bipartisan group of senators in calling on the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make a list of all federal programs publicly available on a central government-wide website in order to identify and eliminate program waste and duplication.

WASHINGTON DC (July 18, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House passed the Raise the Wage Act on a bipartisan vote. This legislation would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2025 and index future increases to median-wage-growth to ensure the value does not again erode over time. This increase would give 33 million workers nationwide a raise, including 131,000 people living in Iowa’s Second Congressional District.

WASHINGTON DC (July 18, 2019) — Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) creates a partnership between Congress and the administration to ensure that trade-deals prioritize American interests. When a trade agreement meets US objectives and Congress is sufficiently consulted, the administration can submit a bill to implement the agreement to Congress for an up-or-down vote, or “fast-track” consideration. Here’s a closer look at what it takes to keep USMCA on the fast track.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — The Iowa Restaurant Association today released its first inaugural 40 “Women to Watch” in Hospitality List. The honorees hail from nearly every segment and function in the industry-from purveyors and entrepreneurs, to chefs and business development professionals.

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