Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

At an Executive Business Meeting

April 26, 2018

VIDEO

Good morning. We have two bills and several nominees on today’s agenda. I’m also going to take a point of personal privilege this morning.

‘Next Generation in Agriculture Act’ would address top challenges for young farmers

All of the volunteers and staff at the Bettendorf Discovery Shop are hoping that you will be able to join us Monday, May 7th for our Garden event.  We are all ready to welcome spring by filling the shop with a variety of beautiful spring things that have been donated over the last year. 

 Silos & Smokestacks bus tour: "The Meaning of Barns in AgriCULTURE"

WATERLOO, Iowa (April 26, 2018) - Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage is planning a cultural bus tour through Northeast Iowa. Participants will visit three historic barns and along the way enjoy the documentary, "The Barn Raisers." 

River Bandits Homestand Preview: April 27-29 (vs Cedar Rapids)

**Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule**
  • Friday, April 27 – Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins) 6:35 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 28 – Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins) 1:15 p.m.
    • DOUBLEHEADER. Game 1 starts at 1:15 p.m. Game 2 starts about 30 minutes after the completion of the first game.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be presenting various military medals to Davenport Veteran Noel Komasa, on MONDAY, April 30th at 4:30pm. Komasa served in the Korean War and will be presented with the medals he earned in service to our nation, but never received. The presentation is open to the media.

Noel Komasa Medal Presentation

4:30pm

Gold Coast Apartments

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Bamboo Baby Boutique 322 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. Sara Sampson, owner. Unique clothing and toys for children and babies, ages newborn to seven. Special Momma Space with special goods for pampering and essentials. Local and handmade Items.

RIBBON CUTTING!

Professor and historian Art Pitz will be presenting his annual Middle East lecture series at the Davenport Public Library and Bettendorf Public Library in April and May.  Pitz will be discussing the complexities and hot-button topics relating to the Middle East, beginning with “Israel Celebrates Its 70th Birthday: Part I” at Bettendorf (2950 Learning Campus Dr) on Monday, April 30 at 6:30

Davenport, IA/ April 26th, 2018 – Rudy's Tacos is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a big party starting at noon on Saturday, May 5th located at the 11th Street location in the Village of East Davenport.  Bands this year include, “Doug Brundies Big Acoustic Act”, “Jordan Danielson” and “Smooth Groove”.  Also returning this year is our ever popular Taco Eating Contest starting at 5:00pm.

Free Dental Care for Veterans from Aspen Dental

‘MouthMobile’ Scheduling Free Veterans Appointments in Davenport May 8th

FREE DENTAL APPOINTMENTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.

NOTE: ALL APPOINTMENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE.

Contact: Lola Vandewall (563) 529-5496

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