(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds, joined by Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and state business and education leaders, signed Executive Order No. 1 on Monday establishing the Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning.

“We have to think longer term about how to help all K-12 students connect what they learn in the classroom to future careers,” Gov. Reynolds said. “Expanding work-based learning is an essential step in that direction."

Azar is respected by both Republicans and Democrats, and his service makes him well qualified for this new role

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement on today’s confirmation of Alex Azar to be Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

EVANSTON, Ill. - Daniel Biss today released a series of television ads, with a substantial open-ended buy, pointing out that JB Pritzker and Chris Kennedy are not so different from Bruce Rauner and Donald Trump; each scammed tax systems while refusing to release their full tax returns. The ads contrast the four inexperienced wealthy businessmen with Daniel Biss, a middle-class progressive who has never taken advantage of the tax system.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Davenport Library! Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Saturday, February 10 at 10:00am. We’ll make our own valentines, decorate cookies and play games! Kids of all ages are welcome to attend.