DES MOINES, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa is cosponsoring two bills introduced by Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri to help address recurrent flooding and the Army Corps of Engineers’ management of the Missouri River. These bills prioritize flood control on the Missouri River and give farmers and local communities a seat at the table.

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is cosponsoring legislation introduced today by Senator Marsha Blackburn to prevent exploitation of children who enter the country without parents or guardians. The Accountability for Care of Unaccompanied Alien Children Act strengthens background-checks of potential sponsors seeking custody of a migrant child.

AMES, IOWA (05/21/2019) — The Iowa State University Department of Kinesiology honored outstanding students with awards and scholarships at a reception on April 26 in Ames. The students were recognized for excellence in the areas of kinesiology, athletic training, and dance.

Elizabeth Fennelly, from Davenport, who is studying kinesiology and health, was recognized with the Winifred Tilden High Scholar Award for highest GPA based on fall grades in the undergraduate student category.