WASHINGTON DC (March 5, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley:

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An independent judiciary is one of the cornerstones of our democracy.

Judges serve lifetime appointments, free from political pressure, so they can render impartial judgment without fear of retribution.

Yesterday, unfortunately, our country took a step in the wrong direction with the Democratic Leader’s comments.

WASHINGTON DC (March 4, 2020) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley’s and Joni Ernst’s regional directors will hold traveling office hours in seven counties across Iowa next week. Iowans are invited to stop by during the scheduled hours to seek assistance or share concerns regarding agriculture-specific matters and federal policy. Sens Grassley and Ernst are represented by their regional directors and will not be in attendance.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 4, 2020) – Governor Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. 

The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:

Accountancy Examining Board:

Jennifer Dickey, Cedar Falls

Bradley Hauge, Cedar Rapids

S James Smith, Earlham

Alcoholic Beverages Division:

Rachel Eubank, Des Moines

Architectural Examining Board:

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 4, 2020) — Charlie King and the Prince Myshkins will perform Friday, March 20, at Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd Street, Rock Island, at 7PM

The concert will raise money for Progressive Action for the Common Good, with participation from the Native American Coalition of the Quad Cities, Palomares Center for Social Justice and the Centro Maya Project. Donations are requested but not required.