21 Nov 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack’s Legislation to Improve Broadband Availability Maps Passes House Committee

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (November 21, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed his bipartisan legislation, HR4229, the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act. Rep Loebsack’s legislation will help improve the accuracy of FCC broadband data maps by changing the way broadband data is collected.

21 Nov 2019

Barksdale's State Fair Cookie Tradition Continues

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 21, 2019) — Barksdale's cookies have become synonymous with the Iowa State Fair. Each year, thousands of families get in line to get their cup or bucket of warm, fresh chocolate chip cookies. But, as Joe Barksdale reaches 92 years old, it is time to make sure that cookie tradition continues.

21 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Speaks to Fiscal Responsibility of Prescription Drug Bill; Announces Updated Bill Coming Soon

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 21, 2019) — Prepared remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, Summit on Health Care Savings: Committee for a Responsible Budget:

 

Thank you, President MacGuineas, for that kind introduction.

Good morning, everyone. And a special thanks to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget for all the work you do to encourage lawmakers to take a fiscally-responsible approach to governing.

21 Nov 2019

Rep Tony McCombie Works to Reduce Insulin Costs

By Dan Pelphrey

 

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 21, 2019) — Legislation capping out-of-pocket costs of prescription insulin for those with state-regulated health-care plans passed the Illinois House on November 13 with the support of State Representative Tony McCombie (71st-Savanna).

21 Nov 2019

News from The German-American Heritage Center (GAHC)

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 21, 2019) —

Members Only Discount Days, November 21-23

Join us in November for our Members Only Discount Days! From November 21-23, GAHC members receive 20% off their entire purchase in the gift shop!

21 Nov 2019

Wall Street Journal Editor Gerald Seib to Speak at Monmouth College about 2020 Election

By Duane Bonifer

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 21, 2019) — With a presidential election year right around the corner, a national political journalist will help make sense of the landscape at a public talk on December 3 at Monmouth College.

20 Nov 2019

Illinois Office of Tourism Announces 2019 Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide

By Madeline Carlson

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 20, 2019) — The Illinois Office of Tourism is releasing its annual Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide featuring unique local businesses around the state — each offering an authentic Illinois experience for visitors along with one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season.

20 Nov 2019

Iowa Biodiesel Advocates Ascend Capitol Hill, Urgently Seeking Tax-Credit Extension

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (November 20, 2019) — Members of the Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Soybean Association joined forces with other biodiesel advocates on Capitol Hill this week, urging Congress to pass an extension of the biodiesel tax-incentive by December.

20 Nov 2019

Quad City Arts Presents The Works of Chris Rayburn, Tim Schiffer, and John Miller

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 20, 2019) — On exhibit from December 13, 2019 through January 24, 2020 will be photographs by Chris Rayburn of Davenport, Iowa, watercolors by Tim Schiffer of Iowa City, Iowa, and giant glass goblets by John Miller of Champaign, Illinois.

20 Nov 2019

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Starts Process to Address Liquid Propane Shortage in Iowa

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 20, 2019) — Following calls from Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Sen Joni Ernst, and Governor Kim Reynolds, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced it w

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