21 Jun 2016

News from Sen. Grassley's Office - June 7, 2016

By Rick Martin

Military sexual assault; Military Justice Improvement Act should be approved as part of defense authorization bill, Grassley says

Please note:  Sen. Chuck Grassley is ...

17 Jun 2016

Donations for Be a Fans to Seniors Program Not Keeping Pace with Demand

By Rick Martin

 

As temperatures have risen into the 90’s this week, demand for fans is increasing. But community donations are not keeping pace.

 

 

CASI is now accepting new 20” box-style fans or monetary donations to pur...

15 Jun 2016

Following Insufficient Response From Secretary Carter, Bipartisan Coalition Of Senators Request President Obama Open An Independent Investigation Into Alleged Efforts By Department Of Defense To Mislead Congress On Military Sexual Assault Cases

By Rick Martin

Washington, D.C. – In a letter to President Obama today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Rand Paul (R-KY), Dean Heller (R-NV), Mazie K. Hir...

07 Jun 2016

Indianola’s Rozga to Testify at a Judiciary Committee Hearing on Deadly Synthetic Drugs

By Rick Martin

WASHINGTON – The father of an Indianola teen who died after using a legal synthetic drug will share his story at an upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on the dangers of synthetic drugs. The hearing, led by Senate Ju...

07 Jun 2016

IG Report Reveals Lack of Cooperation in Aftermath of San Bernardino Terror Attack

By Rick Martin

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released statements regarding the findings of a Department of H...

07 Jun 2016

Head Start safety oversight improved at Grassley's urging; Grassley presses on other recommendations to improve quality, save money at HHS

By Rick Martin

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley is pressing the Department of Health and Human Services to implement several recommendations to save billions of dollars and improve the quality of Medicare, Medicaid and other agency-run programs.  Grassley als...

06 Jun 2016

Clown class

By Rick Martin

 

For the first time, the Quad City Clown Troupe will be holding its annual multi-generational “Clowning Around” clown class at the Davenport Family Y. This year's eight-week beginner clown class will me...

06 Jun 2016

Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds launches Yankee Doodle Drive Against Hunger

By Rick Martin

(DES MOINES) – This morning, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, alongside representatives of the Des Moines Symphony, the Food Bank of Iowa, Bank of the West, Casey’s General Stores, Hy-Vee, Inc., the Polk Co. Board of Supervisors and KCCI, announced the ...

06 Jun 2016

USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month

By Rick Martin

Activities and Events across the Nation to Spotlight Efforts to Help Rural Residents Realize the Dream of Homeownership

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlig...

06 Jun 2016

The Buck Stops Here (News from Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation)

By Rick Martin

DES MOINES, IA (06/01/2016)(readMedia)-- President Harry S. Truman was known for more than ending World War II and initiating the United Nations. With his closest friends, the President was an avid poker player and adopted many characteristics to ...

Pages

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

    

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.