11 Apr 2019

State Awards $2.9 Million in Catalyst Funding to Rejuvenate Downtowns across Iowa

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg announced today that $2.9 million in Catalyst Grant funding will be awarded to 29 communities across the state. The recipients will be recognized during a special ceremony tonight at the Rural Summit in Grinnell.

11 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Presses Defense Department on Potential Conflicts in Massive Cloud Computing-Procurement

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa is pressing the Department of Defense on its handling of conflicts of interest allegations in the procurement process of the new Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) cloud computing program. The $10 billion JEDI program contract will be awarded to a single vendor.

11 Apr 2019

Q&A with Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Tax Day 2019

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) —

Q: Is the new federal tax law working as intended?

A: April 15 is tax-filing day in the United States. It’s also the first Tax Day Americans will file under the new federal tax-code.

11 Apr 2019

CJ Hunn of Muscatine to Perform in Percussion Extravaganza

By Denise Lamphier

PELLA, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — CJ Hunn of Muscatine, Iowa, is one of 20 Central College students taking part in the Percussion Extravaganza at 7:30PM Saturday, April 27, in Douwstra Auditorium. Scheduled to perform are the Percussion Ensemble, Flying Pans Steel Band, and The Dutch Boom. The event is free and open to the public.

11 Apr 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Joni Ernst Seek to Provide Tax-Relief for Iowans Impacted By Recent Floods

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) – Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa, along with Sen Deb Fischer and Representative Adrian Smith of Nebraska, have introduced legislation to provide tax-relief for Iowans in areas impacted by the recent devastating floods.

11 Apr 2019

“Canelo v Jacobs” Broadcast Live Drom Las Vegas to Movie Theaters on May 4

By Fathom Events

PRESS RELEASE (April 11, 2019) — Coming this Cinco De Mayo weekend, Fathom Events and Golden Boy Promotions are set to present “Canelo vs.

11 Apr 2019

Quad Cities River Bandits Roster Update

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have announced the following changes to their roster on Thursday. Infielder Austin Dennis has been transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities. Catcher Oscar Campos has been placed on the 7-Day Injured List.

Addition:

INF Austin Dennis transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities

Subtraction:

11 Apr 2019

Public Schedule Update: Gov Kim Reynolds to tour flood damage with Vice President Mike Pence

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will join Vice President Mike Pence to tour flood damage on April 12, 2019. Credentialed members of the media should RSVP with the Office of the Vice President.

 

Friday, April 12

Gov Kim Reynolds to join VP Pence, tour flood damage

Lincoln’s Ridgeview Farms

18031 Lambert Avenue (US Highway 34)

Pacific Junction, IA

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11 Apr 2019

As Pentagon's Ban on Transgender in Military Goes into Effect, AMA Says No Medical Basis for Referring to Gender Transition as a “Deficiency"

By American Medical Association

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) — Statement attributable to: Barbara L McAneny MD, President, American Medical Association:

11 Apr 2019

Statement from Chelsea Manning’s Support Team Regarding Today’s Unsealed Indictment and the Purely Punitive Nature of Chelsea's Continued Detention

By Andrew Stepanian

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA (April 11, 2019) — Today, Chelsea Manning’s legal-team will file a reply brief in their appeal asking the Fourth Circuit to vacate District Court Judge Hilton’s March 8 finding of civil contempt. Ms Manning, a staunch advocate for government-transparency, asserted legal grounds for her refusal to participate in what she views as an assault on the free-press. She remains in detention as a result of the contempt finding.

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