Bill now heads to the President for his signature

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the Senate passed the five-year, bipartisan farm bill sending it to the President for his signature. Loebsack has been fighting for over two years to get a long term, comprehensive farm bill passed and sent to the President in order to give Iowa farmers and rural communities the stability they need. Loebsack led the fight to ensure the bill would include robust funding for the Energy Title, which gives farmers and rural small businesses the ability to continue to create jobs and grow the rural economy in a value-added and sustainable way.

"I am pleased that the farmers and rural communities across Iowa and the nation will finally be able to have the stability they need to make decisions and investments that create jobs with confidence. This long-term bill will finally put an end to the year-to-year uncertainty. I am optimistic that the President will swiftly sign this bipartisan legislation into law."

WHITEWATER, WI (02/04/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team for the 2013-14 season.

• Maxx Hubbard, a freshman undeclared major from Sterling, Ill.

• Grant Rosenboom, a freshman biology major from Bettendorf, Iowa

After finishing third in the national championships last year, the Warhawks have high expectations this season and intend to offer a strong challenge to each opposing team.

"The team is going to get better as the year goes on," said Tim Fader, the team's head coach. "We have to keep our eyes on the prize, every team has its struggles but we'll power through them. We are going to continue to push expectations and raise the bar, it's what we're known for and it's what we pride ourselves on."

When the wrestlers are not under the spotlights, they give back to the community. They helped build the new Children's Center on campus and they volunteer for the Salvation Army in Janesville every Thanksgiving.

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Le Claire, Iowa, February 3, 2014 - Proving they are "Still Crazy," Mississippi River Distilling Company will release a new limited bottling in their Still Crazy series, "Six Shooter Smoke" on Friday, February 7.  There were just over 1,000 bottles of this specialty made.  This is rye whiskey with a cherry wood smoked six row barley added to give it a sweet, smoky nose and finish.

"We've had fun messing around with unusual flavors." said owner and distiller Ryan Burchett.  "Smoke flavor is nothing new to whiskey as Scotch whiskies are well known for their peaty smoke flavor.  But by using cherry wood smoked barley, this whiskey finished with a sweetness and smoke that is more reminiscent of a barbecue than a bottle of Scotch."

On Friday, February 7, MRDC will also be celebrating First Friday.  Chef Steph will have Six Shooter Smoke Cheddar fondue along with chocolate and Iowa Coffee Company Coffee Liqueur fondue to taste.  We'll be featuring the Moscow Mule made with River Pilot Vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger beer in the tasting room along with a Cody Road Hot Toddy.  Just what you need to get through this long winter!

The second in the Union Jack series of pint glasses will also be available Friday night.  For every bottle of spirits you purchase, you'll receive a pint glass that says "God Save The Gin."  Also available to purchase are is first of the series, "Stay Calm, Drink Whiskey" glass.

Mississippi River Distilling Company is open from 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday and from 12 to 5 PM Sundays.  Free tours are offered to the public daily on the hour from 12 to 4 PM or by appointment.  The tour takes visitors through the entire distilling process.  Tours end in the Grand Tasting Room with free samples of products for those patrons over 21 years of age.

The Standard Process 21-day program combines whole food supplements with a whole food diet to cleanse the body

MOLINE, IL.  February 5, 2014–Daily exposure to toxins, including pollutants and diets high in processed foods, can ultimately disrupt the body's endocrine, immune, nervous and reproductive systems. To help patients purify their body, Healing Lotus Acupuncture, offers a 21-day purification program, developed by whole food supplement manufacturer Standard Process Inc. The program uses whole, organic and unprocessed food, along with whole food supplements to help cleanse the body.

Although the body rids itself of toxins naturally, eventually it can become overburdened. Purification, also known as detoxification, can help remove toxins. The Standard Process 21-Day Purification Program is designed to lighten the toxic load, improve digestion and help maintain a healthy weight.*

"It gave me so much more energy, it helped me feel well . . . it kind of opened my eyes to how unhealthy I'd been eating," says Janet, patient of Healing Lotus Acupuncture.  "I think I lost a total of 12 lbs., and I'm thrilled with the results!  I would highly recommend it!"

Join us on March 3rd at 6pm, when Healing Lotus Acupuncture will be having a free special program, A New Healthy You, to introduce the 21-day purification process and explain in further detail the benefits of purification. To get started on your journey to optimal health and a New Healthy You, visit www.healinglotus.co or call Scott at (309) 764.4753 and register for this special event.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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About Healing Lotus Acupuncture

Scott Stewart, LAc., Dipl., is a graduate of National University of Health Sciences and has been serving the Quad Cities area for the last 2 years. The clinic is located at 4300 - 12th Avenue in Moline.  Scott is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist, who also studied and did research in South East Asia for 2 years.  His goal is to educate his patients so they can have a higher quality of life, with less pain and suffering.  For additional information about Healing Lotus Acupuncture, or to schedule your appointment, call (309) 764.4753 or visit www.healinglotus.co.

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