10 Oct 2019

State Treasury Offers Six Month Deposits to Iowa's Financial Institutions

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 10, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald announced the results of his most recent Invest in Iowa online auction; $100 million will be deposited in 37 financial institutions across the state as a result of the October 8 auction. The state will receive an average rate of return of 1.80% on these six-month certificates of deposit. "The demand for money was high with the highest total amount of bids since October 2018," Fitzgerald said.

10 Oct 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Study Findings on the Economic Opportunities of the EdTech Sector in Iowa

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 10, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and representatives from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Innovation Council (IIC), today released an economic development roadmap for Iowa’s EdTech industry. EdTech, short for education technology, is a new field that leverages technology and innovation for educational instruction and testing.

10 Oct 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Public Schedule for Friday, October 11

By Joe Hand

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 10, 2019) —

 

DAVENPORT — Visit ARGROW House

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack

WHAT: Rep Loebsack will tour the AGROW House to meet with staff and clients to learn about the services they provide to survivors of violence and abuse

WHERE: ARGROW House, 1545 W 2nd Street

TIME: 10:30AM

 

09 Oct 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Public Schedule for Thursday, October 10

By Joe Hand

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2019) —

WAPELLO — Visit Wapello Fire Department

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack; Damon More, Fire Chief

WHAT: Rep Loebsack will visit the Wapello Fire Department and speak with the Chief and other firefighters about the recent grant they received from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase air packs.

09 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Benefits of The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) at an Event with Vice-President Mike Pence

By Grassley Press

WAUKEE, IOWA (October 9, 2019) — Prepared Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, at an Event with Vice President Pence:

 

It’s great to be here with you today to talk about USMCA [United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement]. This has been a top priority of mine this year because Americans stand to benefit greatly from USMCA.

09 Oct 2019

Sierra Club Launches Ad Campaign Calling on Sen Joni Ernst to Support a 100% Clean-Energy Economy

By Lauren Lantry

PRESS RELEASE (October 9, 2019) — Today, Sierra Club launched a digital advertising campaign calling on Senator Joni Ernst to address the climate crisis impacting Iowa communities. The video pressures Sen Ernst to support a 100% clean-energy economy.

09 Oct 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Invites Employers to Learn about The Benefits of Hiring Formerly-Incarcerated Individuals

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds encourages employers and human resources managers to attend the Employer and Reentry Breakfast Roundtable and learn about the employment opportunities available with formerly-incarcerated individuals. The event will take place at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville on November 6, 8AM-12PM. Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Corrections are co-hosting the event.

08 Oct 2019

Senators Seek Status Update on Criminal Referrals of Spurious Allegations Made During Brett Kavanaugh Nomination

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 8, 2019) — One year after the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, a group of senators are seeking updates from the Justice Department on the status of criminal referrals made by the committee in the course of and after the last year’s confirmation process.

08 Oct 2019

Deadline Approaching for a Nomination by Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley to US Service Academies

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 8, 2019) – Every year, Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley selects 10 young Iowans to nominate to each of the US service academies including the Military Academy at West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy.

07 Oct 2019

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Names 14 County Officials to Bipartisan Auditors’ Working Group

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 7, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces a new 14-member, bipartisan Auditors’ Working Group to assist in the administration of elections and sharing of best practices. The 14 members represent a broad spectrum of Iowa counties, spanning urban and rural areas across the state.

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