14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley's Week Ahead

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Here is information about Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley’s schedule this week. The Senate is in session.

On Tuesday, May 14 at 10AM (ET), Sen Grassley will participate in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “5G: National Security Concerns, Intellectual Property Issues, and the Impact on Competition and Innovation.”

14 May 2019

Iowa Public Television Shines a Spotlight on High School Musical Theater

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Each year, some of Iowa's most talented high school students bring incredible musical theater performances to local and high school stages across the state. Iowa Public Television is proud to present a showcase of these award-winning school musicals, featuring hundreds of student performers representing 77 participating Iowa high schools.

14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on National Foster Care Month

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 13, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Co-Chairman, Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth:

May is National Foster Care Month.

Due to the opioid crisis and other substance-abuse issues plaguing communities in Iowa and across the country, the number of kids in foster care is rapidly rising.

In 2017, there were 443,000 kids in care; 96,000 entered foster care because of parental substance abuse.

14 May 2019

Beto O’Rourke Announces Next Week’s Iowa Schedule

By Geoff Burgan

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Beto O’Rourke will return to Iowa next Monday for his fourth trip to the state as a presidential candidate. Yesterday, O’Rourke announced that he will participate in a televised CNN Town Hall at Drake University in Des Moines on Tuesday. O’Rourke will also tour flood damage and hold a town hall in Davenport in addition to a town hall in Tipton.

14 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Significant Assistance for Iowa Applicants Seeking Federal Broadband Investment

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa applicants applying for the USDA “ReConnect” Grant Program will have a significant advantage in the application process due to the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative and Iowa’s comprehensive plan for broadband internet expansion.

14 May 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Dick Durbin Introduce Legislation to Codify HHS Rule to Require Disclosure of Prescription Drug Prices in TV Ads

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Dick Durbin, along with Sens Lamar Alexander and Angus King, today introduced bipartisan legislation to codify recent regulations from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to require pharmaceutical companies to list prices of their prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements.

14 May 2019

Girls Who Code at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — “Girls Who Code” is an afterschool club for girls in 6th through 12th grade who are interested in coding. The club encourages beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment.

This program takes place at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) every Tuesday through July beginning June 4 at 3PM. Registration is required.

14 May 2019

Poetry along the Banks, Schwiebert Park, Rock island

By Philip Tunnicliff

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2019) — Join Poet Laureate Dick Stahl at Schwiebert Park in Rock island for Poetry along the Banks. This poetry workshop kicks off River Action’s Summer Education Series with a chance to explore your creativity writing poetry along the banks of the Mississippi. Cost is $5. Or free for River Action Members.

14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on National Police Week

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 13, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on National Police Week:

 

This week marks “National Police Week,” which is dedicated to the brave men and women of law-enforcement.

Police officers prioritize the safety of their neighbors and fellow citizens above their own.

This week gives us an opportunity to reflect on the dedication and perseverance of law-enforcement officers across the country.

14 May 2019

Additional County Eligible to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 13, 2019) — On May 10, 2019, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared individuals in Scott county eligible for individual assistance. FEMA determined that this county was adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by the President in his Declaration of March 23, 2019.

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