23 Oct 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Highlighted National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

By Grassley Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 23, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the West Des Moines Police Department’s drug take-back site. Prescription Drug Take Back Day — which will be officially recognized on Saturday, October 26 this year — is a partnership across several state agencies, local law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations. 

23 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Ted Stevens' Addition to the Senate Leadership Portrait Collection

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 23, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Ted Stevens’ addition to the Senate Leadership Portrait Collection:

 

Later today I will attend the portrait unveiling of my former colleague and friend, Sen Ted Stevens, who served in the Senate from 1968 to 2009. 

22 Oct 2019

Hawki Program Celebrates 20 Years

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds joins the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) in celebrating 20 years of the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) program. Hawki provides free or low-cost health-coverage to children and families whose income is too high to qualify for Medicaid, but too low to afford individual or employer-provided health care.

22 Oct 2019

National Report Highlights Iowa’s Progress in Closing the K-12 Digital Divide

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s classrooms are more connected today than ever before. One-hundred percent of K-12 students in Iowa now have access to high-speed broadband on par with the Federal Communications Commission’s minimum goal of 100 kbps per student, opening the door to expanded opportunities for teaching and learning in Iowa’s classrooms.

22 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on an Iowan Raising the Iwo Jima Flag

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 22, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on an Iowan Raising the Iwo Jima Flag:

 

The iconic photograph of Marines raising the American flag at Iwo Jima is a testament to American strength and sacrifice.

The Marine Corps has identified another one of the Marines pictured in this photograph as Corporal Harold Keller of Brooklyn, Iowa.

22 Oct 2019

Scott County Absentee Ballots Available for All Precincts Including Davenport Precincts Delayed by Recount

By Roland Caldwell

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 22, 2019) — Scott County Auditor Roxanna Moritz announced today that ballots for the November 5, 2019 City/School Election are available for all precincts, including those in the City of Davenport which were delayed due to the recount of the mayoral primary election. The Auditor’s Office will mail ballots to Davenport voters who have already requested absentee ballots by mail tomorrow, October 23, 2018.

22 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act of 2019

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 21, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act of 2019:

 

I recently introduced the Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act of 2019. 

This legislation strengthens whistleblower-protections for whistleblowers working in a variety of key sectors, including our securities and commodities industries, and the Foreign Service.

19 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Questions Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky on Crop Reporting (VIDEO)

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 19, 2019) — At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, questioned Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky on the accuracy surrounding the department’s crop-reports. Sen Grassley has heard concerns from constituents around the state during his annual 99-county meetings relating to the accuracy and dependability of the USDA’s crop reports and data-collection tools.

19 Oct 2019

Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Leahy Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 19, 2019) — Legislation introduced by senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) to protect whistleblowers who shine a light on unlawful anticompetitive activities passed unanimously in the Senate last night. The Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act prohibits reprisal against private-sector employees who provide information to the Department of Justice regarding conduct that violates the criminal antitrust laws.

19 Oct 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 19, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, October 21–Sunday, October 27, 2019.

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

 

Monday, October 21

Lt Gov Gregg tours Grand Avenue Community Outreach

605 Grand Ave

Spencer, IA

10:45AM

 

Gov Reynolds attends Tri-State Governor’s Conference

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