WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, on Opportunity Zones:

Mr President,

ALBIA, IOWA (May 1, 2019) — Today, Representative John Delaney toured Big River Resources in West Burlington, Iowa and discussed the benefits of value-added agriculture in rural America.   Rep Delaney was joined by Focus on Rural America Chair Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge, who has served Iowa as Lieutenant Governor and as Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2019) Many people believe they are great at interviewing, but we could all use some help with our interview skills. Join us Tuesday, May 21, 6:30PM, at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) and learn how to be more effective at your next interview. Presented by Mark Holloway from Iowa Workforce Development.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 1, 2019) — Fair After Dark returns to the Iowa State Fair with two special events for Fairgoers in 2019. For the second year, the behind-the-scenes event series will allow Fairgoers 21 and over to experience exclusive Fair sights, sounds and tastes. The 2019 series features two Fair After Dark events: Hungry Games in the Elwell Family Food Center and Crafts and Crafts in the Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center.