DES MOINES, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg will present the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Governor’s Cup ROTC Award for outstanding achievement to one student from each of the following ROTC programs: Buena Vista University; Iowa State University; University of Dubuque; University of Iowa; and the University of Northern Iowa. The ceremony occurred today at the Joint Forces Headquarters, Iowa National Guard, 6100 NW 78th Ave, Johnston, Iowa.

WASHINGTON DC (April 12, 2019) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the implementation-status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this Farm Bill into law on December 20, 2018, and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) promptly began implementation of key programs. USDA held several listening-sessions with stakeholders and the public, specific to each agency’s respective mission-areas.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Louisa and Scott counties in response to flooding and flash flooding beginning March 13 and continuing.

SCOTT COUNTY (April 11, 2019) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County as one of several Iowa Counties impacted by flooding. That proclamation means that grant-assistance and case-management services are available to impacted residents for needs including: auto and home repairs, clothing, food, and emergency housing. Individuals and families must meet income-eligibility guidelines to qualify for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program.