DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — We know that Iowa students are committed to their education. Our state has long maintained the highest high school graduation rate in the country. We also have the fourth highest college graduation rate, with 68.5% of students finishing their degree within six years.

WASHINGTON DC (July 18, 2019) — Prepared remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, at the Washington International Trade Association Awards Dinner:

I am truly honored to be recognized by WITA. Thank you.

This is my second time being honored. I hope though that I don’t have to wait another 18 years to make an impression on you. If I have to, I’ll see you when I turn 103.

WASHINGTON DC (July 18, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House passed the Raise the Wage Act on a bipartisan vote. This legislation would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2025 and index future increases to median-wage-growth to ensure the value does not again erode over time. This increase would give 33 million workers nationwide a raise, including 131,000 people living in Iowa’s Second Congressional District.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Wednesday released a public schedule update for events during the week of Monday, July 15–Sunday, July 21, 2019.

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

Thursday, July 18

**Belle Plaine Main Street tour has been postponed.**

Gov Reynolds tours Kinze Manufacturing

2172 M Ave

Williamsburg, IA

9:30AM