Local Students Graduate from Drake University DES MOINES, Iowa (July 26, 2017) -The following local students graduated from Drake University at the end of the spring 2017 semester.

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  DES MOINES, Iowa. (July 26, 2017) - The following local students have been named to the Dean's List at Drake University. This academic honor is achieved by earning a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher during the Spring 2017 semester at Drake.

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SPRINGFIELD – Due to a special session of the Illinois General Assembly that has been scheduled for Thursday, July 27, Representative Tony McCombie and Senator Neil Anderson will not be in attendance at a “Coffee & Conversation” event that is scheduled for Thursday in Rock Falls.

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Hearing on “Oversight of the Foreign Agents Registration Act and Attempts to Influence U.S. Elections: Lessons Learned from Current and Prior Administrations”

July 26, 2017

Today the Committee will examine the Justice Department’s enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, or “FARA.”

The unprecedented showdown between legendary boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather and UFC® superstar “The Notorious” Conor McGregor will be broadcast live to U.S. movie theaters. “MAYWEATHER vs.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S®2017

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Fulton, IL, July 25, 2017: It’s that time of year again, time for City-Wide Yard Sales in Fulton, Illinois. This year sales will be on Friday & Saturday August 11th & 12th. Those wishing to add their sale to the map should pick up a form at the Robert Fulton Community Center or find it on the Chamber’s Facebook page at /fultonchamber. For only $10 the Chamber of Commerce will include your location on the city-wide map and include the event in the local classifieds.

WASHINGTON – Facing a subpoena to appear at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, Paul Manafort began producing documents today to the Judiciary Committee and committed to negotiating in good faith a date for a future interview before the committee.  Following the agreement, the Committee has agreed to withdraw the subpoena compelling his presence at tomorrow’s hearing.

Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following comment after the Senate voted in favor of the motion to proceed to health care legislation. 

DES MOINES, IA (07/26/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald encourages State Fair visitors to stop by the College Savings Iowa booth and register for a chance to win the College Savings Iowa State Fair Giveaway for their child or grandchild. "Be sure to visit our booth in the Varied Industries Building and register to win $1,000 towards a college education for a special child in your life," Fitzgerald said.

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