14 Jun 2019

Bandits Split Twin Bill in Beloit

By Jason Kempf

BELOIT, WISCONSIN (June 13, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits split their Thursday double-header with the Beloit Snappers at Pohlman Field. They were shut out by Rafael Kelly and Eric Marinez in a 2-0 loss in the first game before bouncing back with an 8-6 win the nightcap.

13 Jun 2019

FEMA Makes Additional Assistance Available to Public Entities and Nonprofits in Counties Impacted by Severe Weather

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds has received word that additional assistance is now available to public and nonprofit entities in some counties impacted by severe weather between March 12 and May 16, 2019.

Thirteen counties have been added to a disaster declaration issued by President Trump on March 23, 2019, making them eligible to apply for the federal Public Assistance Program.

13 Jun 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Bring High-Speed Broadband Internet to All Americans

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (June 13, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack today introduced legislation to bring high-speed broadband internet service to more than 98 percent of the country. The “Connect America Act” would authorize a reverse-auction by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help fund the deployment of high-speed internet to the largest portion of Americans at the lowest cost.

13 Jun 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Bipartisan Group of Senators Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 13, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) joined Sen Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in leading a bipartisan group of senators to reintroduce the Military Justice Improvement Act. This legislation would professionalize how the military prosecutes serious crimes by moving the decision over whether or not to prosecute from the chain of command to independent, trained, and professional military prosecutors.

13 Jun 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Highlights Iowa’s Strong Economy and Workforce in White House roundtable

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2019) — Earlier today, Governor Kim Reynolds participated in a roundtable at the White House to discuss workforce freedom and mobility where she was able to highlight Iowa’s strong labor market and workforce opportunities. Reynolds specifically highlighted the Future Ready Iowa Initiative, occupational licensing-reform, and how these efforts are expanding economic opportunity for Iowans.

13 Jun 2019

Congress Passes Grassley-Led Bipartisan IRS Reform Bill

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 13, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Taxpayer First Act. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill on Monday. It now goes to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

13 Jun 2019

Red, White, and Bloom Fireworks Watch Party, Wednesday, 07/03

By Ami Porter

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2019) — The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its first Red, White, and Boom Fireworks Watch Party in its gardens next to the Mississippi River in Rock Island.

Bring your picnic basket and enjoy the fireworks from our lawn’s vantage point. Blankets, camp chairs, and picnic food are welcome.

The river in the children’s garden will run until 8:30 PM and is free for all guests to enjoy.

Indoor restroom facilities are available.

13 Jun 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on a Resolution Commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2019

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 13, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa:

I’d like to call your attention to an issue that has affected many families in Iowa and throughout the country: elder abuse and neglect.

13 Jun 2019

Rutherford Institute Calls Out Denver Police for Threatening Citizen Journalist Who Recorded Cops Brutally Punching, Head-Slamming Suspect

By The Rutherford Institute

DENVER, COLORADO (June 13, 20190 — The Rutherford Institute has asked a federal appeals court to safeguard the right of citizens and journalists to record police in public without fear of retaliation.

13 Jun 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Welcomes FCC Move to Improve Mapping of High-Speed Broadband Access

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack today welcomed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcement that they will take steps to improve the collection of data regarding who across the country has access to high-speed broadband internet. Currently, the FCC maps only take into account where broadband could be offered, not where broadband is actually available.

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