IOWA CITY, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — Legislative advocates for reforming Iowa’s “worst in the nation” medical cannabis program say they will keep fighting for much needed reforms vetoed by Governor Kim Reynolds.

ALTOONA, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — The Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO will be holding its annual state Convention August 21-23 at the Meadows at the Prairie Meadows Convention Center.

On August 21, as part of this convention, each Presidential Candidate, in attendance, will be allowed several minutes to address the delegates and guests.

The exact starting time of this event has not been decided.

WASHINGTON DC (July 1, 2019) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst are pressing the Department of State for information about the process through which Boeing has provided American-made satellites to Chinese-connected companies, which may be used to advance Chinese military development and in the course of human rights abuses by China.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that Jeff Plagge, president & chief executive officer of Northwest Financial Corp (NFC), will serve as superintendent of the Iowa Division of Banking. Plagge begins his new role when Ron Hansen steps down on September 16, 2019.