WASHINGTON DC (June 9, 2020) Federal debt held by the public is slated to grow by roughly $4 trillion in fiscal year 2020 and exceed the size of the economy by year’s end. Much of this borrowing is inevitable and desirable though not costless in light of the current pandemic and economic crisis.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 9, 2020) State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announces Iowa's Achieving a Better Life Experience program, IAble, has reached $5 million in assets since its inception three years ago. "IAble is designed to provide individuals with disabilities and their families the opportunity to plan for their financial well-being," Fitzgerald said.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 9, 2020) — After raising more than $500,000 through grants, corporate donors, private donors, and public sources; the Family Museum is ready to open the Luckey Climber presented by Genesis Birth Center to the public.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 8, 2020) Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Roxanna Moritz announced today that a post-election audit of the Iowa Primary Election verified the results from election night.

FAYETTE, IOWA (June 8, 2020) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) students will return to fall classes as originally scheduled on Monday, August 31.

ESTHERVILLE, IOWA (June 8, 2020) Valerie Newhouse, President of Iowa Lakes Community College, has released the spring honors list of full-time students (12 credits or more) who have demonstrated academic excellence by earning a grade-point average of 3.25 (based on a 4.00) or higher.

FAYETTE, IOWA (June 8, 2020) Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2020 spring semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student. The honored students included:

Eldridge, IA Abigail McKay;

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 8, 2020) — The Land and Liberty Coalition (L&LC), a Midwestern grassroots organization already advocating for clean-energy development in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, announced its official Iowa launch today. The Coalition partners with local citizens, landowners, clean-energy advocates, and policymakers to promote common-sense policies that advance renewable energy while protecting and benefiting local communities.

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA (June 8, 2020) The University of Alabama awarded some 6,326 degrees this spring. Among the graduates was:

Lucie Dierikx of Taylor Ridge, IL (61284), who received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences.

Elizabeth Hock of Geneseo, IL (61254), who received a Bachelor of Arts.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (June 8, 2020) Rockhurst University has announced the dean's list for the spring 2020 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above.  Rockhurst University is one of 27 Catholic, Jesuit universities in the United States. It challenges students to become leaders while providing a supportive environment for intellectual and personal growth.

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