WASHINGTON DC (April 2, 2019) — A new study released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) finds greenhouse-gas emissions from corn-based ethanol are about 39 percent lower than gasoline. The study also states that when ethanol is refined at natural gas-powered refineries, the greenhouse-gas emissions are even lower, around 43 percent below gasoline.

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.”

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.  

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.