DES MOINES, IA (08/25/2017) (readMedia)-- Josh Berg of Osage exhibited the Grand Champion Bull and the Champion Iowa Bull in the Shorthorn Cattle Show judged August 19 at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Reserve Champion Bull went to 6B Farms from Parkersburg.

Studer Shorthorns of Creston took home the Premier Breeder and the Premier Exhibitor honors.

Challenge 5 Day What: Every student at every school in the Quad Cities is challenged to attend school on August 30. We’re trying to break attendance records. When: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 •    8:00 a.m. high fives with community leaders and students •    8:15 a.m. school starts •    8:30 a.m. superintendents’ remarks

DES MOINES, IA – Fred Hubbell provided the following statement on the incentive package for the proposed Apple data center:

"Iowa has a serious budget mess - a mess created by politicians that have a habit of prioritizing wasteful corporate giveaways over healthcare, education, and raising incomes around the state.

Spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti, this bipartisan reauthorization incentivizes investment in innovation

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 24, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed SB 2012 into law, reviving an expired tax credit that encourages investment dollars into early-stage, innovative companies in Illinois.