DES MOINES, IOWA (July 11, 2019) — In the face of increased ICE attacks on immigrant communities and threats from the Trump Administration to escalate raids, Iowans are organizing and building networks of support. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) in Iowa, a Quaker organization that works for migrant justice, together with immigrants’-rights advocates across the state, are conducting "know your rights" trainings, mobilizing rapid response and support networks, off

GOSHEN, INDIANA (July 11, 2019) — Goshen College recently recognized 202 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the spring 2019 Dean's List. Anna McVay, a sophomore Sustainability Studies major from Geneseo, Illinois, was recognized for academic excellence on the fall semester Dean's List at Goshen College. McVay is a graduate of Geneseo Central School.

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 11, 2019) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its March 2019 graduates, followed by the degree earned.

Bettendorf, IA — James Brault, Master of Business Admin degree in Organizational Devel Emphasis;

Davenport, IA — Jesse Robinson, Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services;

De Witt, IA — Jon Schluns, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin.

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 11, 2019) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its May 2019 graduates, followed by the degree earned.

Davenport, IA — DeAnna Axtell, Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Mgmt;

Davenport, IA — Ashley Bomar, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin;

Leclaire, IA — Kristy Carr, Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Education;

Coal Valley, IL — Amanda Gould, Master of Education degree in ESL Emphasis;

In 2008, billionaire asset manager Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers negotiated a very favorable plea bargain in Florida, under which he served a mere 13 months in jail — in his own private wing, with 12 hours of daily "work release" — on a single charge of soliciting prostitution from a minor (the FBI had identified 40 alleged victims of sexual predation on his part).

WASHINGTON DC (July 10, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley spoke on the Senate floor about prescription drug prices as part of a Republican conference floor event led by Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference.

Prepared remarks on Rx Relief for American Taxpayers and Consumers:

 

I come to the floor today to update the American people about efforts to reduce the cost of prescription medicine.

 

SAVANNA, ILLINOIS (July 10, 2019) — State Representative Tony McCombie announced the winners of the 2019 Spring photo contest.

WASHINGTON DC (July 10, 2019) — Senate Finance Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley released the following statement regarding the release of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Special Compliance Personnel Program Annual Report.

WASHINGTON DC (July 10, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today released the following joint statement regarding the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) opening of a Section 301 investigation under the Trade Act of 1974 of a proposed digital-services tax being pursued by France that would unfairly target some US-based companies.

COMSTOCK PARK, MICHIGAN — The Quad Cities River Bandits erased an early five-run deficit, but couldn’t come back a second time as they dropped a 9-5 decision to the West Michigan Whitecaps at Fifth Third Ballpark. The loss was the fifth in a row for the Bandits.

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