02 Apr 2019

Iowa House Truman Fund Announces New Caucus Director to Take Back the Majority

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2019) — The Iowa House Truman Fund is gearing up to take back the majority in 2020, adding Emily Waggoner as their new Caucus Director. “We’re excited to ramp up our team to regain the majority in the Iowa House,” said Iowa House Democratic Leader Todd Prichard. “Now more than ever, Iowa Democrats are dedicated to fighting Republican attacks on our health-care and local schools. It’s time to improve the lives of everyday Iowans again.”

02 Apr 2019

Elaine Andorf of Bettendorf Performs in Jazz Ensemble Concert

By Jill Hawk

MOUNT VERNON, IOWA (April 2, 2019) — The Cornell College Department of Music presented its Jazz Ensemble Concert on Friday, March 29, in the Smith Dining Hall of the Thomas Commons. The group, which included Elaine Andorf of Bettendorf, Iowa, worked with the Cornell College swing-dancing club, Slick Shoes, to make it a night of dancing and music.

02 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Democrats Blocking Disaster Relief Bill

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 2, 2019) — This morning, Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley discussed on the Senate floor the disaster relief bill that Senate Democrats blocked yesterday that would help Iowa recover from recent devastating floods. Video can be found here and text can be found below.  

02 Apr 2019

American Idiocracy: 50 Years Later, We’re Still Stranded in the Twilight Zone

By John W Whitehead

“We’re developing a new citizenry. One that will be very selective about cereals and automobiles, but won’t be able to think.” — Rod Serling

02 Apr 2019

Hy-Vee Providing Free A1C Screenings in April

By Christina Gayman

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2019) — In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Hy-Vee Inc is providing free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of April.

02 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on Democrat Opposition to Midwest Flood Relief Funding

By Grassley Press
WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2019) – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa issued the following statement after Democrats blocked the Senate’s consideration of a disaster aid-appropriations package that would have provided relief following the devastating floods in the Midwest, including southwest Iowa.
 
01 Apr 2019

Rep Tony McCombie Chief-Co Sponsors Amendment to Make Penalty Enhancements to Scott’s Law

By David Kubik

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2019) — This week, in response to the spike in traffic fatalities, injuries, and vehicle collisions to Illinois State Troopers Representative Tony McCombie co-sponsored an amendment to Scott’s Law (also known as the ‘Move Over Law’). This law increases penalties for people that fail to slow down or move over when a vehicle is stopped on the side of the road.

01 Apr 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Ron Wyden Introduce Updated Retirement Savings Legislation

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2019) — US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon today introduced the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2019 (RESA). The legislation would encourage employers to adopt new retirement plans and reduce the cost of operating retirement plans for their employees. The bill also includes new provisions to encourage workers to plan and save for retirement.

01 Apr 2019

FDA Warns Homeopathic Firms for Putting Patients at Risk with Significant Violations of Manufacturing Quality Standards

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) today posted warning letters to four companies who produce homeopathic drug-products for significant violations of current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations, including a letter to King Bio Inc of Asheville, NC.

01 Apr 2019

Senators Urge Implementation of Farm Bill Dairy Improvements

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2019) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa joined Sens Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, Roy Blunt of Missouri, and a group of bipartisan colleagues in writing a bipartisan letter urging Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to prioritize the implementation of the dairy provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.

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