DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has recently concluded the review of 17 broadband grant applications and awarded $1.3 million in grant funds to 7 projects across the State of Iowa. Together, these applications represent over $13 million in new investment in broadband infrastructure covering approximately 760 square miles in 12 counties.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2019) — The Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (RIA AUSA) will host a signing event for new sculpture, the Freedom Medallion, released for the first time Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 25th, at the Isabel Bloom Moline Studio, 1505 River Drive, 10AM–1PM, artist Donna Young will be on hand to sign sculptures purchased with all proceeds to benefit the local military community through Chapter support.

WASHINGTON DC (May 8, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, cosponsored legislation introduced this week to prevent foreign governments from exploiting US immigration laws in an effort to undermine American democracy.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2019) — Longtime Monmouth College psychology professor Kristin Larson is retiring, but she won't stay idle for long.

Starting June 10, Larson will begin training to be a staff-member with Mercy Ships, an organization that serves "the world's forgotten poor" in West Africa. Her first assignment will be in Dakar, Senegal.

WASHINGTON DC (May 8, 2019) — Opening Statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee — Hearing on Medicare Physician Payment Reform after Two Years: Examining MACRA [Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act] Implementation and the Road Ahead:

I want to thank the witnesses for being here today.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2019) — Entries for the competitive events at the 2019 Iowa State Fair are now being accepted by mail or online at iowastatefair.org.

The Iowa State Fair boasts a variety of competitive-event categories, including the largest Food Department of any state fair, the state's largest art show, one of the largest livestock shows in the world, and Iowa's finest exhibits of agricultural commodities and photography.

WASHINGTON DC (May 8, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois today issued the following statement following an announcement by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the issuance of final regulations requiring pharmaceutical companies to list prices of their prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements:

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 7, 2019) — Kadie Klauer of Reynolds, Illinois, was awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award-Bronze during the annual Student Leadership Awards at Bradley University.

The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes United States citizens and lawfully admitted, permanent residents of the United States who have achieved the required number of hours of service over a 12-month time period. Bronze is for 100-174 horus.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 7, 2019) — Today, US Department of Education officials announced four Iowans have been named to the 55th class of US Presidential Scholars, which recognizes 161 high-school seniors across the country for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

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