WASHINGTON DC (September 2, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting two schools in DeWitt and Clinton as part of a “Back to School” tour. On the tour, Rep Loebsack will meet with students, teachers and administrators to discuss the new programs and activities the schools are offering, as well as what Congress can do to help support the education of our students. Media are invited to attend and must check in at each school’s front office upon arrival.

WASHINGTON DC (September 2, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting two schools in DeWitt and Clinton as part of a “Back to School” tour. On the tour, Rep Loebsack will meet with students, teachers, and administrators to discuss the new programs and activities the schools are offering, as well as what Congress can do to help support the education of our students. Media are invited to attend and must check in at each school’s front office upon arrival.

Q: What’s your back to school message for the new school year?

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2019) — Within the next few years, our state must find an additional 127,700 workers with post-secondary degrees or credentials.

More skilled workers are the #1 need of Iowa employers. That’s why we established the “Future Ready” goal for 70% of Iowa’s labor force to have education or training beyond high school by 2025.

WASHINGTON DC (August 30, 3019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senate Aging Committee Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-PA) today wrote to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma and eight external quality-review organizations (EQROs) that audit managed-care organizations (MCOs) regarding the implementation of reforms outlined i

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, September 2–Sunday, September 8, 2019.

 

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

 

Tuesday, September 3

Gov Reynolds attends Google’s 10th Anniversary in Iowa event 

4201 Rivers Edge Parkway, Suite 400

Council Bluffs, IA

11AM

 

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA (August 29, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made the following comment on a Justice Department Inspector General (DOJ IG) report that condemned former FBI director James Comey’s mishandling of classified and sensitive FBI material in violation of DOJ and FBI policies as well as his employment agreement.

WASHINGTON DC (August 28, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley will participate in a tour with Representative Dave Loebsack, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on Friday, August 30, at The University of Iowa’s Department of Astronomy and Physics. The tour will take place at Van Allen Hall located at 30 N. Dubuque St. in Iowa City. The tour will begin at 9:30AM CT with press-availability to follow, 10:15–10:40AM CT.

SPENCER, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley today held his 99th county meeting for the 39th consecutive year as part of his annual 99 county meetings with an hour-long town meeting at the Spencer City Hall.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will host a roundtable with US Drug Czar Jim Carroll, Dale Woolery, Director of the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy, and members of the law enforcement community in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, August 29, to discuss the fight against methamphetamine use. 

 

The following event is open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Thursday, August 29 

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