Contest offers students a chance to win $1,000

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 6, 2017) – Iowa students have until March 24 to enter the Money Smart Kid essay contest and compete for the chance to win $1,000 to help boost their college savings. The statewide essay contest is sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association.

Over the next decade, we will be working to create millions of jobs in new and growing industries. Unfortunately, the gap between the skills needed for these jobs and the skills of today’s workforce could leave many of these new positions unfilled. That means hardworking Iowans may lose access to good paying jobs, through no fault of their own.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be touring various manufacturing companies throughout the state on his “Made in Iowa” tour. At each stop, Dave will take a tour of their facility to learn more about the company, as well as hear from local employers about their concerns.

Washington – Today, U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Bob Casey, Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Patrick Leahy today introduced the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act.