WASHINGTON DC (May 2, 2019) — May, Older Americans Month, is a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of America’s older citizens.

It should also be a platform to highlight serious issues this generation faces. One of those issues is financial exploitation. It’s a growing problem.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — On Thursday, May 9, Governor Kim Reynolds will sign a proclamation establishing May 18, 2019 "Iowa Public Television Day" in the state of Iowa in celebration of IPTV's 50 years of educating, informing, enriching and inspiring Iowans. 

FINDLAY, OHIO (May 2, 2019) — Megan Wulf, of Walcott recently participated in the University of Findlay's 2019 Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity.

Wulf presented "Patient Approach to Pre-operative Treatment Methods Before Total Knee Arthroplasty."

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — Iowa Cancer Specialists (ICS), the sole independent oncology practice in the Quad Cities, today officially opens the doors of a spacious new centrally-located facility. The ICS team will continue to deliver the same high-quality care for patients with cancer and benign blood-disorders, but the new 8,800-square-foot facility allows for an expansion of patient services, new staff members, and an improved patient-provider experience.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 1, 2019) — "There is absolutely no guarantee that these rates will not be modified and lowered many times to give the state more money to spend," said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2019) — The Library was set to provide a program partnered with the MUGZ Club for a complete homebrewing demonstration, from grain to glass, on Saturday, May 4, 1PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) for this unique class that will emphasize equipment and technique for the absolute beginner. If you can boil water, you can brew!
 
Due to unforeseen events, the program has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
 

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on National Small Business Week:

 

I’m happy to recognize small businesses, in Iowa and across the country by celebrating National Small Business Week.

In Iowa, 99.3 percent of all businesses are small businesses. Also, almost half of Iowa employees are employed by small businesses.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2019) — Do you have fines? The entire month of May, the Davenport Public Library is participating in Read Away Your Fines! Simply stop by any of our three locations at the Service Desk and tell them you are interested in reading away your fines. The staff will give you a bookmark to take home. Each book on the bookmark represents one hour of reading and $4 of fines. The books on the back are separated into 15 minute sections.

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, on Opportunity Zones:

 

Mr President,

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