DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, announced their opening-day roster on Wednesday evening. The roster is bolstered by 15 members of the Astros 2018 draft-class, including six of the top-ten picks made by the organization.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), founded a century ago on the premise of helping rural Iowans weather the challenges of farming, is donating $35,000 for flood-relief efforts to help manage the immediate needs of Missouri River flood-victims. The donation includes $20,000 to the Red Cross and $15,000 to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Fund.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will hold a press conference in Cedar Rapids Thursday, March 28, to give an update on the severe flooding in Iowa and highlight disaster-preparedness during Severe Weather Awareness week.

The following event is open to credentialed members of the media:

Thursday, March 28

Gov. Reynolds to hold Press Conference

Linn County Emergency Management Agency

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

WASHINGTON DC (March 27, 2019) — US Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Joni Ernst of Iowa, John Thune of South Dakota, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, Steve Daines of Montana, John Hoeven of North Dakota, Jerry Moran of Kansas, Mike Rounds of South Dakota, and Jon Tester of Montana today