WASHINGTON DC (May 3, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa joined Sen Joni Ernst in urging the Army Corps of Engineers to immediately address communications shortcomings that were brought to light during and after the disastrous flood events in Southwest Iow

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2019) — On Friday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 3, 2019) —

DAVENPORT — Attend 2nd Ward Community Meeting

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack

             Rick Dunn, 2nd Ward Alderman

WHAT: Rep Loebsack will attend the 2nd Ward community meeting to hear from residents about flooding issues. Rep Loebsack and Alderman Dunn will then go on a walking tour of the flood-protection measures in the Garden Addition neighborhood

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, May 6 — Sunday, May 12, 2019.

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

 

Monday, May 6

Gov Reynolds calls in to Executive Council Meeting

Robert D Ray Conference Room

Governor’s Office

Iowa State Capitol

10AM

 

WASHINGTON DC (May 2, 2019) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominations of qualified individuals for five open seats on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The 15-member advisory board considers and makes recommendations on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances and other issues involving the production, handling and processing of USDA certified organic products.

WASHINGTON DC (May 2, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, a family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with President Donald Trump, several members of the Administration, and his Senate colleagues at the White House to discuss trade policy.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg have released an updated public schedule for the following events during the week of Monday, April 29 — Sunday, May 5, 2019.

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

 

Friday, May 3

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg to tour Davenport flooding

Davenport Police Department

416 N Harrison St

Davenport, IA

10:15AM

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2019) —

DAVENPORT — Representative Dave Loebsack will join Governor Kim Reynolds in tour of flooding

WHO: Rep Loebsack

             Gov Reynolds

             Mayor Frank Klipsch

             Davenport City Officials

WASHINGTON DC (May 2, 2019) — The Chairman wishes to inform Members that the Committee on Finance will meet on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 9:30AM, in 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building, to consider the following pending nominations.

The following nominees are scheduled to testify:

Mr David Fabian Black, of North Dakota, to be Deputy Commissioner of Social Security for a term expiring January 19, 2025.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — On Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

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