WASHINGTON DC (August 5, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Brian Kramer, Rep Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Brian Kramer will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 5, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, August 5–Sunday, August 11, 2019.

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

 

Monday, August 5

Gov Reynolds attends Ruan Transportation’s IT Apprenticeship Certificate Ceremony

Central Campus — Multi Purpose Room

1800 Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA

10:45AM

WASHINGTON DC (August 2, 2019) —

Q: Why is the USMCA trade agreement so important for Iowa?

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 2, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced additional appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointments are not subject to confirmation by the Senate:

 

Early ACCESS Council

Brook Rosenberg, Des Moines

Ryan Tomlinson, Cambridge

Johnathon Wunderlich, Council Bluffs

Michael Bergan, Dorchester

Donal Welch, Creston

John Fuller, Johnston

WASHINGTON DC (August 1, 2019) — The Senate passed by voice-vote three bills backed by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-Iowa) to improve the reorganization processes for family farmers, small-business owners, and veterans. The bills were previously approved by the House of Representatives and now must be signed by President Donald Donald Trump to become law.

 

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 1, 2019) – The Iowa Finance Authority will host the 2019 HousingIowa Conference September 4-6 in Cedar Rapids. 

WASHINGTON DC (August 1, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the Committee advanced legislation to improve integrity and efficiency in the nation’s overburdened asylum system. The Secure and Protect Act was reported to the full Senate by a vote of 12-10.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 1, 2019) — Secretary of State Paul Pate’s annual Iowa State Fair Straw Poll will allow fairgoers to vote for their preferred candidate in the presidential, Senate, and House races. The poll will be conducted on iPads at the Secretary’s booth inside the Varied Industries Building throughout the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 1, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement on the resignation of former Director Jerry Foxhoven:

WASHINGTON DC (August 1, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley sent a letter to US Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Mark Esper urging him to take action on DoD Office of Inspector General (OIG) recommendations regarding cases of whistleblower retaliation.

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