02 Dec 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, December 2, 2019-Sunday, December 9, 2019.

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

 

Tuesday, December 3

Gov Reynolds attends Giving Tuesday Breakfast 

Central Iowa Shelter and Services

1420 Mulberry St

Des Moines, IA 

7AM

 

29 Nov 2019

Non-Intervention: An Imperfect Solution to a Terrible Problem

By Thomas L Knapp

On November 27, US president Donald Trump signed The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. The bill, passed by veto-proof majorities in Congress amid large protests in the "special administrative region," allows the president to impose sanctions on officials who violate human rights there, and requires various US-government departments to annually review Hong Kong's political status with a view toward changing trade relations if the US doesn't like what it sees.

27 Nov 2019

News from The German-American Heritage Center (GAHC)

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 27, 2019) —

Sweet and Savory Saturdays, November 30 @ 11AM-1PM, Suzanne's Swiss Bakery

Join us at the GAHC on Sweet and Savory Saturdays in November from 11AM-1PM for a selection of pop-up vendors brightening up our gift shop with their delicious goods!

27 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Laura Parrish as District Court Judge

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 27, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Laura Parrish as a district court judge in Judicial Election District 1A. 

Parrish, of Decorah, Iowa, currently practices law with Miller, Pearson, Gloe, Burns, Beatty, and Parrish in Decorah, Iowa. She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell College and her law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law.

27 Nov 2019

Giving Voice and Value to Our Natural Assets

By Jackie Wedeking

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (November 27, 2019) — Trees Forever, the City of Cedar Rapids and the Holloway Environmental Trust announce Dr George Hess with North Carolina State University's Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources; will be the keynote speaker at Our Woodland Legacy Symposium.

The symposium is on Thursday, December 12, 8:30AM-4PM, at the Cedar Rapids Country Club, located at 550 27th St Dr SE. 

27 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Paul Ahlers to the Court of Appeals

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 27, 2019) – Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Paul Ahlers as a judge of the Iowa Court of Appeals.

27 Nov 2019

John Deere and Quad City Storm Partner to Raise $12,500 for Local United Way

By Brian Rothenberger

 

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 27, 2019) — The Quad City Storm looked a little green during their game against Peoria on Friday — in a good way. As part of their annual John Deere Night, the Storm wore specially-designed John Deere jerseys that were later auctioned off to raise money for United Way of the Quad Cities.

27 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Alzheimer’s Awareness: Barriers to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care Coordination

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 27, 2019) — Statement for the Record by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

 

27 Nov 2019

Judicial Nominating Commission Begins Process for Selecting Nominees for Supreme Court Vacancy

By Iowa Judicial Branch

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 27, 2019) — The State Judicial Nominating Commission, which is responsible for selecting nominees for appointment to the Iowa Supreme Court, announced today it will begin accepting applications for the vacancy on the court that occurred when Chief Justice Mark Cady passed away on November 15, 2019.

27 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Q&A: RFS and EPA

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s the progress report since the EPA approved year-round sales of E15?

A: At the start of the busy driving season, the Trump administration approved year-round sales of gasoline blended with 15-percent ethanol, ending the summer ban on the retail sales of E15. The ruling delivered welcome news for Iowa farmers and gave consumers a clean-burning, homegrown fuel choice when they pulled up to the pump this summer.

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