12 Feb 2019

2019 National FFA Week, February 16-23

By Scott D Johnson

ANKENY, IOWA (February 21, 2019) — FFA Chapters across Iowa will celebrate National FFA Week, February 16-23. This year’s theme is Just One. One moment, one encounter, one opportunity is all it takes to radically change the course of a person’s life. More than 669,000 members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state, and national levels. These members are tomorrow’s leaders of America’s number-one industry, agriculture.

12 Feb 2019

IAble Celebrates Two Year Anniversary

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (February 12, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald and Iowa families are celebrating two years of savings with Iowa's Achieving a Better Life Experience program (IAble). IAble is a savings program which offers people with disabilities and their families the ability to save and earn tax benefits at the same time. Launched in 2017, IAble allows persons with disabilities and their families the opportunity to plan for their future financial well-being.

12 Feb 2019

Rural Small Business Owners Face Unique Challenges

By Simon Brown

WASHINGTON DC (February 12, 2019) — A new report released today found rural small business owners play a key role in all facets of life within rural communities, but they often face different challenges than those in metropolitan areas, including geographic isolation, spotty broadband services, a reluctance among major companies, banks and healthcare providers to serve the area, difficulties in hiring and retaining qualified workers, and barriers in accessing capital to build their businesses

11 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on Education Vote

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement after the Iowa House of Representatives voted to advance preK-12 education funding:

“Today I commend the Iowa House of Representatives for passing critical school funding legislation for educators and students. This historic investment in education will help us continue preparing our young people for a technology-driven economy and global marketplace.”

11 Feb 2019

Iowa Democrats Statement on Sen Joni Ernst’s Fraudulent Tax Returns

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — In response to the news that Senator Joni Ernst was forced to return nearly $2,000 to the IRS as a result of her fraudulently claiming Washington DC as her primary state of residence, Iowa Democrats released the following statement:

11 Feb 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley to Hold Town Meetings in Franklin and Tama Counties

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 11, 2019) — Sen Chuck Grassley will hold town meetings in Franklin County on February 19 and Tama County on February 20 as a part of his annual 99 county meetings.

11 Feb 2019

Quad City Storm Weekly Agenda

By Brian Rothenberger

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 11, 2019) —

Tuesday 2/12: 10:00AM-12:00 PM — Team Skate (open to media)

Wednesday 2/13: 10:00AM-12:00PM — Team Skate (open to media)

Thursday 2/14: 10:00AM-12:00PM — Team Skate (open to media)

11 Feb 2019

Tentative Agenda: Scott County Conservation Board Meeting West Lake Park Administration Office

By Amber Sullivan

PRESS RELEASE (February 11, 2019) — Slated for February 13, 2019:

MEETING TO ORDER

MINUTES

FINANCIAL REPORT

PUBLIC COMMENT

CORRESPONDENCE:

BUSINESS:

11 Feb 2019

Iowa Members of Congress Lead Charge for Biodiesel Tax Credit

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Iowa’s biodiesel producers, farmers, and fuel-distributors are urging Congress to act swiftly on passage of the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit, which expired in 2017.

11 Feb 2019

A Win-Win! Stick’n it to Cancer and Raising Over $20,000 for Gilda’s Club

By Megan Guldenpfennig

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