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

11 Feb 2019

Reps Dave Loebsack, Darin LaHood Lead Push for Multi-Year Biodiesel Tax Extension

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (February 11, 2019) — Representatives Dave Loebsack and Darin LaHood today led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in calling for a multi-year extension of the biodiesel tax credit. In a letter to House Leadership, the lawmakers called for swift action in the House to ensure our farmers and producers have the certainty they need to support the more than 60,000 good paying jobs here in the US that are part of the biodiesel industry.

11 Feb 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Proposes Historic Changes to 2020 Iowa Caucuses

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) proposed the most historic changes to the caucus process since its creation in 1972. The IDP will now offer six additional opportunities for people to participate through a series of virtual caucuses, and will streamline realignment and recount procedures.

11 Feb 2019

I’m Not Breaking Up with America This Valentine’s Day, and Neither Should You

By John W Whitehead

“There’s absolutely no evidence to support the statement that [America is] the greatest country in the world. We’re 7th in literacy, 27th in math, 22nd in science, 49th in life expectancy, 178th in infant mortality, 3rd in median household income, number 4 in labor force and number 4 in exports.

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