01 May 2017

Grassley says tax reform outline is promising for job creation, economic growth,

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley, a senior member and former chairman of the Finance Committee, with jurisdiction over taxes, made the following comment on the tax reform outline President Trump released today.

01 May 2017

What's New at the German American Heritage Center?

By German American Heritage Center
Current Exhibits at the GAHC
"The Culture They Carried: Women Immigrants of Iowa"
Closes May 21
"1917: The Red Cross"
Closes May 7
Share Your Story!
Have a woman immigrant story in your family? Help us share it in the exhibit! Send a picture and their story to ktd@gahc.org and we'll take care of the rest!
01 May 2017

Thomas Holliday honored at Iowa State's Army ROTC Spring 2017 Military Ball

By Carole A. Custer

AMES, IA (04/26/2017)-- Thomas Holliday, a Political Science major from Blue Grass, IA (52726), was among the Iowa State University cadets who received an individual award at the annual Army ROTC Military Ball, held March 25, 2017, at the Scheman Building at Iowa State.

Individual awardees and their honors included the following:

George C Marshall Award

  • Lindsey Hildrebrand

DA Superior Cadet Award

01 May 2017

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Bolster Renewable Fuels with Biodiesel Tax Credit

By Grassley Press

Bill Would Improve Biodiesel Incentive to Benefit American Producers, Advance Energy Independence

WASHINGTON – United States Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa, along with a bipartisan group of 14 other senators led by Grassley and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), today introduced legislation to reform the biodiesel tax credit and extend the new policy for three years.

01 May 2017

Tea Tasting at the Davenport Public Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

You’re invited to join the Davenport Library and Element Tea for a tea tasting. Enjoy and learn about a wide variety of teas from around the world. This special event will be held at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30pm.

01 May 2017

5 percent Increase in Financial Aid Helps St. Ambrose University Provide Affordable Options for Undergraduate Degrees

By Craig DeVrieze

DAVENPORT — St. Ambrose University has increased merit- and need-based scholarship offerings by close to 5 percent in the past year while working diligently to keep the cost of a private college education affordable for hard-working families.

The increase in financial assistance stands in contrast to the impact statehouse budget reductions may be having on scholarship funding at some public universities.

01 May 2017

Grassley: Rosenstein will Keep Promise of Independence as Deputy AG

By Grassley Press

Senate confirms Justice Department’s top deputy by vote of 94-6

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Rod Rosenstein of Maryland to be the Deputy Attorney General by a vote of 94-6.

01 May 2017

Upcoming Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport Exhibition

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport presents Joan Webster-Vore of Hudson, IA, Linda Sykes of Moline, IL and Dasha Denger of Davenport, IA for the months of May and June.

01 May 2017

Branstad to appear before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee this week

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(WASHINGTON) – U.S.

01 May 2017

Leahy & Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage the Humanitarian Work of American Innovators

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Tuesday reintroduced bipartisan legislation to encourage and reward the use of patented technology to address humanitarian needs.  The bipartisan introduction comes on the eve of World Intellectual Property Day on Wednesday, a day to celebrate and learn about the role of intellectual property rights in promoting innovation.

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