12 Feb 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Tax Reform and Impact on Multinational Companies

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 11, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

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Since tax reform was enacted in 2017, our economy has grown and strengthened, with American families and businesses seeing real benefits. Unemployment rates have dropped dramatically, with unemployment among Hispanic, Latino, and African-American workers at record lows.

12 Feb 2020

Where Are Our Summer Birds Spending Winter?

By The Birding Wire

 

11 Feb 2020

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Kirsten Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Effort to Establish “Safe to Report” Policy in the Military

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 11, 2020) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation to require the military to establish a “Safe to Report” policy. According to a Department of Defense report, in fiscal year 2018, only 30% of sexual assaults in the military were reported.

11 Feb 2020

Varun Vedula of Bettendorf, Iowa, Earns Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech

By Christine Brazill

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (February 11, 2020) — Varun Vedula of Bettendorf, Iowa, earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Fall 2019 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 4.0 academic average for the semester.

11 Feb 2020

Lewis University Students Honored on 2019 Fall Dean's List

By Kathrynne Skonicki

ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS (February 11, 2020) — The following students were named to Lewis University's Dean's List for the 2019 Fall Semester:

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11 Feb 2020

Iowa Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald Awards $1,000 College Savings Iowa Contribution to Iowa Family

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2020) — Iowa State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is awarding a $1,000 College Savings Iowa contribution to Craig Ingamells of Manchester and his 15-year-old nephew, Brett. Craig's submission for Brett was randomly selected to receive the giveaway contribution after Craig entered the College Savings Iowa's Year-End giveaway during November and December 2019.

11 Feb 2020

Judge Orders Quad Cities Telemarketing Operation to Pay $2.6 million

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2020) — A Polk County judge has ordered a Quad Cities-based telemarketing operation to pay nearly $2.6 million and permanently banned it from doing business after finding the operation had defrauded small businesses across the nation.

Polk County District Judge Heather Lauber granted Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s request for summary judgment against owner Alphonso Barnum of Davenport, several of his associates, and 10 companies.

11 Feb 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack's Representative to Hold Office Hours

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (February 11, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Brian Kramer, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Brian Kramer will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Rep Loebsack, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

11 Feb 2020

Area Residents Earn Academic Honors at Benedictine College

By Steve Johnson

ATCHISON, KANSAS (February 11, 2020) — Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester, which ended December 10, 2019. 

11 Feb 2020

Katherine Douglas of Coal Valley, Illinois, Named to DePauw University's Fall 2019 Dean's List

By Mary Dieter

GREENCASTLE, INDIANA (February 11, 2020 — Katherine Douglas from Coal Valley, Illinois, has been named to DePauw University's Fall 2019 Dean's List.

The Dean's List recognizes students who achieve a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Congratulations on this well earned achievement!

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