WASHINGTON DC (March 18, 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 (March 18, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Perdue will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He will be joined by farmers, ranchers, producers, and industry-leaders he has met while travelling across the country as Secretary for the ringing of the bell.

PRESS RELEASE (March 18, 2019) — This week, Kamala Harris’ Iowa Campaign Chair Deidre DeJear will travel the state to host or participate in a series of meet-and-greets to discuss Harris’s vision for the country. DeJear will visit Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Sioux City, and Council Bluffs to hear directly from local leaders and Democratic-elected officials about the issues facing families in their communities.

DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds will hold a press conference in Council Bluffs Monday, March 18th to give an update on the flooding from rain and melting snow.

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

Monday, March 18

Gov Reynolds to meet with local officials and tour flooding in Glenwood

Court House

418 Sharp Street

Glenwood, IA

10:30AM