Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after it was announced that Zachary Bunn was selected to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point next year. Bunn resides in Bettendorf and attends Bettendorf High School. He is the son of James and Lisa Bunn. Loebsack nominated Bunn last year with the final decision made by the Academy.

Grassley Joins Bipartisan Bill to Improve Health of Medicare Beneficiaries with Chronic Conditions

Springfield…This week, legislation co-sponsored by State Rep. Tony McCombie (IL-71st) to provide property tax relief to Illinoisans passed the Illinois House of Representatives.

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) protects the integrity of USDA organic products throughout the world, so consumers can trust the organic label. The size and complexity of organic trade has grown over time, and many U.S. businesses rely on imports to create the organic products that consumers want. As the organic market grows, many growers, processors, and handlers are working within multi-business supply chains, often across borders.

National award recognizes extraordinary actions by individuals and organizations to tackle dog fighting in their communities

MUSCATINE, IA – April 2017 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop on Lymphedema & Tai Chi Led by Caleen Pagel, Physical Therapist on Thursday, April 20th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (401 Iowa Avenue) in the Gathering Room located on the 2nd floor. Please use the 4th Street entrance. Lymphedema impacts many cancer patients, especially those who have lymph nodes removed. It is most commonly associated with breast cancer, but does affect both men and women.

We can't wait for spring-and here's why! On Saturday, April 8, 2017, people across the country will celebrate the nation's fifth annual Opening Day for Trails.
Opening Day for Trails is a national event organized by the Rails to Trails Conservancy to encourage people across the country to officially kick off spring by hitting their favorite pathways.

The Rauner Administration filed a brief in the Fifth Judicial District Appellate Court this afternoon addressing the duplicity of the Attorney General’s appeal in the state employee pay lawsuit.  For over a year, AG Madigan benefitted from the very court order she is now attacking by paying her own staff over $23 million dollars in FY 2017 alone, bringing into question her motives.

Join us for a "FREE" lunch on Thursday, April 13 from 11am - 2pm, served by local law enforcement and benefiting Special Olympics Iowa!

West Branch, Iowa— The National Park Service is looking for volunteers to help plant seeds of native flowers that will attract pollinators to the prairie at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. All ages are welcome. E-mail heho_information@nps.gov or call (319) 643-2541 if you are interested in participating.

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