01 Dec 2017

Grassley Statement on Verdict in Kate Steinle Case

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released the following statement regarding the verdict in the murder trial of Kate Steinle.

01 Dec 2017

Rockn' around the holiday deals with the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Missing this event would be a total MALFUNCTION!
Robotics REALLY rock! No, we’re not talking about gold records and guitar riffs…but how the world of robotics is SUPER AWESOME! Learning more about technology helps kids understand the world around them and prepares them for cool careers!
Come meet our programmable robots Dot and Dash and see exactly why robotics REALLY rock.
29 Nov 2017

Quad City Steamwheelers Sign 2017 IFL Total Yards Leader, Tyler Williams

By Doug Bland

The Quad City Steamwheelers Professional Indoor Football Team is gearing up for not only a return to the Quad Cities, but the efforts to bring home a 3rd National Championship. This kind of effort takes a lot of focus on recruiting of former division 1 and NFL caliber talent. The Steamwheeler staff has been working non-stop since the opening of free agency on Oct 1st.

29 Nov 2017

Timber Lake Playhouse Receives Mount Carroll Foundation Grant to Support Summer Apprenticeships Program for Teens at TLP

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, IL – The Mount Carroll Foundation awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant for their Summer Youth Employment in the Arts project.  This project created paid apprentice positions for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP hired four paid teen apprentices this past summer.

29 Nov 2017

Boulton Campaign Shows Energy and Vision Forward at Democrats’ Fall Gala

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- At the Iowa Democratic Party’s Fall Gala, State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, presented his vision forward during his speech, and showcased his broad base of support from throughout the state. Boulton hosted a pre-event, welcoming his supporters with a live band of local teachers and speeches from his wife, Andrea, and himself. He then led a march of almost 1000 supporters into the main event to the sounds of chants and thunder-sticks.

29 Nov 2017

Gov. Rauner, Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti hail enhanced screening procedures to combat opioid epidemic

By Elizabeth Tomev

Advancements in US Customs and Border Protection technology at O'Hare more effectively identify inbound international fentanyl packages

CHICAGO (Nov. 28, 2017) — Improved detection capabilities and increased scrutiny of incoming packages will curb the influx of fentanyl and other deadly synthetic opioids entering the U.S. through the mail, Gov. Bruce Rauner said today while touring the Chicago International Mailing Facility (IMF).

29 Nov 2017

Hairball Returns to Rock Fairgrounds' Jacobson Center

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (11/28/2017) (readMedia)-- A bombtastic celebration of arena rock, Hairball returns on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Jacobson Exhibition Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Hairball tickets go on sale Friday, December 1, at 10 a.m.

Hairball

Friday, February 2, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets:

$23 Advanced

$30 Day of Show

$65 VIP Tickets

*$3 convenience charge applies to each ticket

29 Nov 2017

90 Percent of Senior Drivers Don’t Make Vehicle Adjustments That Can Improve Safety

By Gail Weinholzer

Most senior drivers surveyed by the AAA Foundation are not taking advantage of simple, inexpensive features that can improve safety and extend their time behind the wheel

 

29 Nov 2017

Reynolds To Ignore Budget Crisis on “Build A Better Iowa” Tour

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
Des Moines, IA – This week, as Governor Reynolds travels around the state to cover up her real record of undermining Iowa’s fiscal and economic health, the Iowa Democratic Party will be reminding voters of her misplaced priorities and mismanagement that led to the state’s current budget crisis.
29 Nov 2017

Grassley: We are Upholding Blue Slip Courtesy of Vast Majority of Judiciary Chairman Over Past Century

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Hearing on Nominations

November 29, 2017

VIDEO

Good morning. Congratulations to all the nominees and to your families and welcome to the Committee.

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