17 Jun 2016

​Smiddy Continues Fight for Second Amendment Rights

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his effort to protect the Second Amendment and expand access to outdoor traditions, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, worked to allow sound suppressors on firearms while opposing efforts to restrict the sale of ...

17 Jun 2016

Grassley, Donnelly Press Chinese Government to Follow Through on Agricultural Biotech Commitments

By Rick Martin

WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana on Tuesday sent a letter to China’s Ambassador to the United States to ask the Chinese government to prioritize the approval of eight biotech traits that have been...

17 Jun 2016

And More at the Putnam Museum & Science Center

By Rick Martin

Engineering Kids Camp

DAILY, 9 AM - 3 PM
Fee: $40

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Jul...
17 Jun 2016

Upcoming Events at the German American Heritage Center

By Rick Martin
Walking Tours

 

Each Saturday @ 10:30 am

 

Through August 13th 

 

$5 per ...
17 Jun 2016

Chuck Grassley votes to confirm pro-privatization Social Security Trustee

By Rick Martin

Grassley supports architect of Bush-era Social Security privatization with ties to Koch Brothers

DES MOINES, Iowa – This morning Chuck Grassley voted to confirm
17 Jun 2016

Low-income housing tax credit program needs more attention from IRS, report finds

By Rick Martin

In response to a request by Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released its second of three reports that review various aspects of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, including federal oversight of t...

17 Jun 2016

Win $250 for a trip along the Great River Road!

By Rick Martin

Driving

17 Jun 2016

Agriculture Acting Deputy Secretary Scuse Leads Trade Mission to Ukraine, Romania

By Rick Martin

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2016 – Leaders from five state departments of agriculture and eight U.S. agribusinesses and organizations will accompany Agriculture Acting Deputy Secretary Michael Scuse on a trade mission to Ukraine and Romania

17 Jun 2016

Chemical safety bill is welcome bipartisan legislation on environmental concern, Grassley says

By Rick Martin

The Senate last night gave final passage to the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.  The legislation now goes to the President, who has said he plans to sign it into law.  Sen. Chuck Grassley made the following commen...

17 Jun 2016

Free Admission to the Figge Art Museum June 12–September 25, 2016

By Rick Martin

Davenport, Iowa (June 8, 2016) – Thanks to the generous support of the Bechtel Trusts and John Deere Classic,  admission to the Figge Art Museum will be free to all from June 12-September 25.

 

 

Visitors will be able ...

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