13 Feb 2020

Local Students Graduate from Drake University

By Jarad Bernstein

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2020) — The following local students graduated from Drake University at the end of the fall 2019 semester.

12 Feb 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Anniversary of the Parkland Shooting

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 12, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley on the anniversary of the Parkland Shooting:

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This Friday marks the two year anniversary of the shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Seventeen innocent lives were lost at the hands of evil. We will never forget that tragic day.

12 Feb 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Holds Press Conference on Invest in Iowa Act, Announces Town Hall Tour

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds formally introduced the Invest in Iowa Act and today announced that she will hold a series of town halls to talk about the proposals and ideas behind the bill.

12 Feb 2020

Mary and Kirk Ferentz Will Receive Robert D Ray Character Award

By Amy Smit

 

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2020) — The Robert D and Billie Ray Center at Drake University has named Iowans Mary and Kirk Ferentz as the 2020 Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character Award recipients.

Mary and Kirk will accept the award on April 17, 2020 at The Ray Center's All-Star Evening in West Des Moines. An All-Star Evening is presented by Hy-Vee and benefits The Ray Center's programs, including CHARACTER COUNTS!

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:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJOR

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.

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