DES MOINES, IOWA (June 27, 20190 — Iowa Workforce Development partnered with state and local agencies to develop the new Iowa Disability Benefits Network. The website provides information for recipients of Social Security disability benefits, their families, and professionals supporting people with disabilities.

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) — The Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 to authorize defense-spending at President Trump’s proposed level of $750 billion. If lawmakers appropriated at that level, it would represent a $34 billion nominal increase relative to last year’s level and about $100 billion above current-law defense-caps.

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) — In a ruling that gives police greater leeway to violate the Fourth Amendment rights of anyone driving on a public road, the US Supreme Court has ruled that police may forcibly and warrantlessly carry out blood-draws on unconscious drivers suspected of drunk driving.

WASHINGTON DC (June 26, 2019) — In response to a nonpartisan government report confirming systemic problems in the reporting of seclusion and restraint in schools, Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst are pushing the US Department of Education (ED) to immediately take action to ensure data is reported accurately.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — University of Dubuque celebrated the accomplishments of its undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students at its 167th commencement ceremony on May 18, 2019. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Kayla Lyon to Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, effective July 8. Lyon will replace Bruce Trautman, who has served as the acting director since May 2018.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 26, 2019) — Summer is a time to have fun, learn and grow and that’s exactly what campers at Kids on Campus are doing. The six-week summer camp is focused on keeping kids learning over the summer months while also providing them a glimpse into the college experience. The camp is organized by Spring Forward, led by students in Augustana’s teacher-education program and supported by college faculty.

WASHINGTON DC (June 26, 2019) – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley made the following statement after voting in favor of a bipartisan supplemental-appropriations bill to fund the government’s response to the historic influx of undocumented migration at the southern border. The legislation was passed by a vote of 84-8.

PELLA, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — More than 275 students earned a spot on the Spring 2019 Dean's List for Central College.

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

The following local students earned a spot on the Dean's List:

Rebekah Beard of Geneseo, Illinois

Will Daniels of Geneseo, IL

William DeHaan of De Witt, Iowa

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