ALBIA, IOWA (May 16, 2019) — Today, Patty Judge, Focus on Rural America Chair and former Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Agriculture for the state of Iowa, held a press call with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price and former candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Tim Gannon.

WASHINGTON DC (May 16, 2019) — The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved bipartisan legislation supported by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, a senior committee member, to prevent foreign governments from exploiting US immigration laws in an effort to undermine American elections.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (May 16, 2019) — Anania Williams, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, has been named to the Emerson College Dean's List for the Spring 2019 semester. Williams is majoring in Musical Theatre. The requirement to make Emerson's Dean's List is a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 16, 2019) — On Thursday, May 16, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

WASHINGTON DC (May 16, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement in response to media reports that the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) apparently lied to Congress about their justification for the sharp increase in the number

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 16, 2019) — While Niabi continues to bring conservationists from around the world to share the plight of species and habitats in peril, they also turn to experts in the Quad Cities to recognize their conservation work.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 16, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have announced the following changes to their roster on Thursday. Pitchers Jose Bravo and Jose Rivera have been transferred from extended spring-training to Quad Cities. Pitcher Nivaldo Rodriguez and infielder Enmanuel Valdez have been transferred from Quad Cities to Fayetteville (Advanced-A). 

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WASHINGTON DC (May 16, 2019) — Statement for the record by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on National Prevention Week:

 

Mr President, the misuse of opioids is a national crisis. Every single day, more than 130 people in this country overdose on these drugs, with tragic results.

PORTALES, NEW MEXICO (May 16, 2019) — Kelsey Walker of Davenport, Iowa, has been named to the Eastern New Mexico University Dean's List for the spring 2019 semester.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours with a GPA of 3.25 or greater.

ENMU offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree options. Courses are offered on campus and online.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 17, 2016) — The Quad Cities River Bandits enjoyed an offensive explosion with big nights from multiple players on their way to a 21-1 win over the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park on Thursday night. Marty Costes drove in seven runs and shortstop Jeremy Pena finished a single short of the cycle. The River Bandits hit four home-runs in the game in cruising to a series-opening win.

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