CHARLESTON, SC (01/29/2018)-- Joseph Field of Bettendorf, IA (52722) was awarded Gold Stars by The Citadel for achieving a 3.7 grade point average or higher for the 2017 fall semester. Cadets and students who achieve Gold Star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's Dean's List.

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(Washington, D.C., January 30, 2018) – U.S Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Trump’s invitation of David Dahlberg, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service firefighter, to attend the President’s State of the Union address. David is being honored for his courageous actions during the historic wildfire season of 2017. He will observe the President’s speech while seated with First Lady Melania Trump.

(DES MOINES) – Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, along with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Chuck Gipp, attended the White House Conference on Rural Prosperity on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. They were joined by Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and numerous other administration officials.

Prepared Floor Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

In support of the nomination of David Stras to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

January 29, 2018

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Department continues to fight growing issue of tax refund fraud

Iowa Democratic Party to Hold Pre-Caucus Background Briefing for Press
WHO: Chairman Troy Price, Executive Director Kevin Geiken, Organizing Director Blair Lawton, Communications Director Tess Seger WHAT: Pre-Caucus Background Briefing Call

    WHO: Local educators will be among more than 150 superintendents and educational leaders at the Iowa Capitol Wednesday, rallying behind their request for Iowa legislators to attend to the needs of the state’s students.

Three individual $1,000 scholarships will be awarded by the D.A.R.E. Scholarship Fund to a graduating senior based on academic merit, good citizenship, attendance, active involvement in school and the community. The funds will be paid directly to the recipient's educational institution.

Prepared Floor Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

On the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

January 29, 2018

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Kansas City, Mo. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs.

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