MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN (June 18, 2019) — The following students from the area graduated in May 2019 from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, HIGH SCHOOL (if listed)

Davenport, IA  Benjamin Bassier, MS, Marriage and Family Therapy, Assumption High School

On June 14 — "Flag Day" in the United States — US Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and US Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) proposed a constitutional amendment: "The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States." President Donald Trump promptly indicated his support for the amendment via Twitter, calling it a "no-brainer."

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 18, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds talked about how the Future Ready Iowa Initiative, registered apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities continue to expand economic opportunities for Iowans during the second American Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina.

WASHINGTON DC (June 18, 2019) — A bipartisan group of Senate Judiciary Committee members today introduced legislation that modernizes and strengthens criminal laws against money laundering — a critical source of funding for terrorist organizations, drug cartels and other organized crime syndicates. The Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2019 updates criminal money laundering and counterfeiting statutes, and promotes transparency in the U.S.

WASHINGTON DC (June 18, 2019) — Opening remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, from the hearing on the President’s 2019 trade-policy agenda and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

 

I am pleased to welcome our witness, Ambassador [Robert] Lighthizer, and thank him for being here. We have been eager to have you before the committee for this very important annual hearing to discuss the President’s trade agenda.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 18, 2019) —

COUNTRY: 6/22 JP HARRIS — 21+ — $15 —  Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel

JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 18, 2019) — Dr Chad Overman has provided one-on-one care for patients and led the optometry practice for Walmart, the world's largest retailer. Now he brings his multi-channel optometry business background to Delta Dental of Iowa as the first-ever director of vision benefits.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 18, 2019) — Trees Forever recognizes Iowa Nut Growers Association (INGA) with the Outstanding Group and Organization Award. Mary Ellen Miller accepted the award on behalf of INGA during the Iowa City Annual Celebration and Award Dinner on June 13 at the Celebration Farm (located at 4696 Robin Woods Lane NE, Iowa City).

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