DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a formal repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:

“The 2015 WOTUS rule was egregious Washington overreach that would have subjected a puddle of water to federal government control.

WASHINGTON DC (September 12, 2019) – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) was presented with Growth Energy’s 2019 “Fueling Growth” Award. Growth Energy represents producers and supporters of ethanol and biodiesel. According to Growth Energy, its mission is to feed the world and fuel America in ways that achieve energy independence, improve economic well-being and create a healthier environment for all Americans.

WASHINGTON DC (September 12, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on Remembering Iowan Chuck Geertz:

Iowans mourn the loss of Chuck Geertz of Muscatine.

Sargent First Class Geertz was an active-duty service member for 23 years, but continued to serve his nation after his retirement in 2009.

In 2008, Chuck worked to establish the Healing at English River Outfitters or HERO organization.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 12, 2019) — Scott County Auditor Roxanna Moritz announced today that absentee ballots for the Davenport City Primary Election are available at the Auditor’s Office beginning on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Voting in the Auditor’s Office will be 8AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday. The Auditor’s Office is located on the fifth floor of Scott County Administrative Building, 600 West 4th Street in Davenport.