15 May 2019

Bandits Set Season-Highs in 11-2 Win at Cedar Rapids

By Jason Kempf

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits received four hits and three runs batted in from outfielder Austin Dennis as they took down the Cedar Rapids Kernels by an 11-2 score on Tuesday night. The 11 runs were the most scored by the Bandits in a game this season. Quad Cities has won 13 of their last 15 contests.

14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Speaks at the NAIFA Congressional Conference on the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2019

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Prepared remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, NAIFA Congressional Conference, on the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2019:

 

Good afternoon.

Thanks for the opportunity to update you on some of the work before the Senate Finance Committee.

14 May 2019

Flood Debris Clean Up-Unincorporated Scott County

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Scott County Secondary Roads and Scott County Conservation, in partnership with the Waste Commission of Scott County, will be assisting residents of unincorporated Scott County impacted by the recent Mississippi River and Wapsipinicon River flooding with flood debris collection. Collection will begin on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 and proceed through the county as outlined below.

Debris Collection — The following items will be collected:

14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on Challenges to the Retirement System

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Opening remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee Hearing on challenges to the retirement system:

 

Good morning. Today, the committee will continue its work on retirement-security and the challenges facing the US retirement system.

I want to welcome our witnesses this morning. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas on ways to improve the United States retirement system. 

14 May 2019

Alexis Sweat of Moline Named to the Dean's List at Bob Jones University

By Randy Page

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA (May 14, 2019) — Alexis Sweat, a Sophomore Biology major of Moline, was among over 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2019 Dean's List.

The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.

14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley's Week Ahead

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Here is information about Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley’s schedule this week. The Senate is in session.

On Tuesday, May 14 at 10AM (ET), Sen Grassley will participate in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “5G: National Security Concerns, Intellectual Property Issues, and the Impact on Competition and Innovation.”

14 May 2019

Iowa Public Television Shines a Spotlight on High School Musical Theater

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Each year, some of Iowa's most talented high school students bring incredible musical theater performances to local and high school stages across the state. Iowa Public Television is proud to present a showcase of these award-winning school musicals, featuring hundreds of student performers representing 77 participating Iowa high schools.

14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on National Foster Care Month

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 13, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Co-Chairman, Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth:

May is National Foster Care Month.

Due to the opioid crisis and other substance-abuse issues plaguing communities in Iowa and across the country, the number of kids in foster care is rapidly rising.

In 2017, there were 443,000 kids in care; 96,000 entered foster care because of parental substance abuse.

14 May 2019

Beto O’Rourke Announces Next Week’s Iowa Schedule

By Geoff Burgan

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Beto O’Rourke will return to Iowa next Monday for his fourth trip to the state as a presidential candidate. Yesterday, O’Rourke announced that he will participate in a televised CNN Town Hall at Drake University in Des Moines on Tuesday. O’Rourke will also tour flood damage and hold a town hall in Davenport in addition to a town hall in Tipton.

14 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Significant Assistance for Iowa Applicants Seeking Federal Broadband Investment

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa applicants applying for the USDA “ReConnect” Grant Program will have a significant advantage in the application process due to the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative and Iowa’s comprehensive plan for broadband internet expansion.

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