WASHINGTON DC (February 27, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler about the recent 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that found the EPA exceeded its authority in issuing small-refinery exemptions (SRE) to companies who had not received waivers in the prior year. The Court concluded that the EPA may only “extend” existing exemptions and cannot grant a new waiver to a company that had not consistently held one.

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 27, 2020) — Mortality. Death. Judgment. These themes will all be explored as the QCSO takes on Verdi’s enormous and dramatic Messa da Requiem on Masterworks V: Requiem in performances on March 7 and 8 in partnership with Augustana College’s Oratorio Society and Choral Artists.

WASHINGTON DC (February 27, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley:

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As Iowa farmers count down the days to get in the fields, baseball fans are counting down the days for that first pitch to cross the plate.

As a farmer and a baseball fan, hope springs eternal.

However, we’ve gotten wind that Major League Baseball is throwing local clubs a curve ball.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2020) — The second installment of collaborative series at Monmouth College is underway with the opening of an art exhibition in the Len G. Everett Gallery in Hewes Library.

AMES, IOWA (February 27, 2020) — The following area students are ranked among the top two-percent of students in their college at Iowa State University.

Note to editor: Two colleges are listed for those students who have majors located in more than one college (for example, business and human sciences) and who rank among the top 2 percent of students in both.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, COLLEGE(S)

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 27, 2020) — On Wednesday, March 11, Bruce Katz and the Bruce Katz Band will appear at Gypsy Highway, 2606 W Locust St, Davenport, Iowa, at 7PM. Cover is $10 if you are a Mississippi Valley Blues Society member, or $12 non-members. (MVBS applications available at the door).

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 26, 2020) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg  released a public schedule update for the week of Monday, February 24, 2020-Sunday, March 1, 2020.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Gov Reynolds to hold Invest in Iowa Town Hall 

Natural Grind

721 G Ave

Grundy Center, IA 

1PM

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2020) — People impacted by cancer and their loved ones are invited to join us Thursday, March 26, 6– 8PM, at Main (321 N Main St) as we learn what kids know about this condition at different ages, how to talk about cancer, tips for answering common questions, ways to help your child, and additional resources. This free workshop focuses on building awareness about how to carry out conversations about cancer diagnosis and treatment.

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2020) — Your Pie will host its annual Pi(e) Day event on March 14 to celebrate the world’s favorite mathematical constant, Pi. This year’s event, dubbed "Insπre," will feature $3.14 pizza deals as well as a giveback component benefitting local nonprofit One Eighty.

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