WASHINGTON DC (February 7, 2019) — The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recognized US Sen Chuck Grassley of Iowa with its 2018 “Legislator of the Year” award. He also gave a speech to the organization that can be found below.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 7, 2019) — Announcing The Scott County Economic Development Summit featuring luncheon keynote presentation by Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority. Presented by the Scott County Board of Supervisors In partnership with Bi-State Regional Commission and Quad Cities First, Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:00AM–1:30PM, Waterfront Conference Center, Bettendorf, Iowa.

QUAD CITIES (February 7, 2019) — Today, the Illinois State Senate voted to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The bill increased the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025 and $13 an hour for those under 18 by 2025. The total vote was 39-18. The Quad Cities Chamber worked closely with Senator Neil Anderson to secure his “no” vote.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 7, 2019) — Tomorrow, Cory Booker will kick off the first leg of the Iowa Rise Tour, his first trip to the First in the Nation caucus state as a presidential candidate. On February 8th and 9th, the Iowa Rise Tour will focus on introducing Iowans to Booker’s record of running towards challenges when others had given up, bringing people together to do big things, and building a more fair and just nation for everyone. About the Campaign