$149,893 to Iowa State University
WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley said that Iowa State University will receive a $149,893 grant from the National Science Foundation.
According to the National Science Foundation, Iowa State will use the money to fund the project entitled, “Bridging the Diversity Gap: Research Experiences in the Geosciences...
More Than $7 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, has awarded grants totaling $7,443,345 to Iowa through the fiscal 2010, Victims of Crime Act, Crime Victims Formula Grant Program.
Iowa will use the money to fund state...
Nearly $600,000 to Iowa from Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded three grants totaling $599,847 to Iowa projects.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown below.
• The Iowa Department of...
$121,000 to Iowa Planning Commissions
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded $61,000 to the Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission, which serves Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties, and $60,000 to the Southwest Iowa Planning...
$705,320 to University of Iowa
WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the University of Iowa received a $705,320 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
According to the National Science Foundation, the university will use the money to help fund the project entitled, “"CMG Research: On the Quest for Power Laws in...
$437,084 to Iowa Workforce Development after CDS Layoffs
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $437,084 to Iowa Workforce Development through the National Emergency Grant program.
MATURA Action Corporation will operate the funds to help provide employment related services to workers affected by...
Nearly $400,000 to Palmer College of Chiropractic
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Grants Operations Management awarded a $396,000 grant to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport.
Palmer College will use the money to fund a research focused initiative.
Each...
$400,000 to Council Bluffs Organization
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $400,000 in congressionally directed spending to Family, Inc. in Council Bluffs.
Family, Inc. will use the funds to create a national model for early childhood and family support services that provides...
Q & A Small Businesses and the Top Tax Brackets
Q. In the next month, the Senate is expected to consider whether to prevent a number of tax increases that will occur on January 1, 2011, unless Congress acts to stop these tax increases. One of the increases the President is proposing is an increase of the tax rates for the top two tax...
IOWAN TO RECEIVE MEDAL OF HONOR
Senator Chuck Grassley today congratulated Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta, a native of Hiawatha, who will receive the Medal of Honor for valorous actions performed on October 25, 2007, during combat operations in Afghanistan. The President will officially award and present the medal on a date yet to be...
Three New County Disaster Recovery Centers Open Monday
WASHINGTON – New Disaster Recovery Centers in Blackhawk, Dubuque and Marion counties will open on Monday, September 13, 2010, to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by the recent storms and flooding in Iowa.
The new locations are below.
Blackhawk...
Nearly $2 Million to University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Grants Operations Management awarded a $1,980,000 grant to the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
The university will use the money to fund health care and other facilities.
Each year,...
$464,029 to Iowa Universities from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Drake University and Iowa State University have received competitive grants totaling $464,029 from the National Science Foundation.
Drake received $55,050 to fund the project entitled, “Collaborative Research: UTMOST:...
$486,853 to Iowa for Land and Water Conservation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the National Park Service has awarded four grants totaling $486,853 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will distribute the money as shown...
Grassley to Gates: Defense IG Audits Need Changes In Order to Root Out Waste
WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley today released an in-depth oversight review detailing numerous breakdowns in the auditing process used by the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Grassley sent the...
$90,000 to Western Iowa Tech Community College
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded a $90,000 grant to Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City.
The school will use the funds to provide safety and health training educational...
Cherokee County Disaster Recovery Center Opens Tomorrow
WASHINGTON – A new Disaster Recovery Center will open tomorrow in Cherokee County to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by the recent storms and flooding in Iowa.
The Cherokee County Disaster Recovery Center is located at 530 W. Bluff St., in Cherokee,...
Story County Disaster Recovery Center Open Today
WASHINGTON – A new Disaster Recovery Center opened today in Story County to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by the recent storms and flooding in Ames and the surrounding area.
The Story County Disaster Recovery Center is located at 1615 Golden Aspen Drive,...
$559,998 to Iowa State University
WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University will receive a $559,998 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
According to the National Science Foundation, Iowa State will use the money to fund the project entitled, “The phenology of aquatic community assembly,...
Grassley Looks for Additional Information from USDA Regarding Salmonella Outbreak
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today requested further information about the process used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture when employees at monitored farms come forward to USDA officials with food safety concerns.“Americans have enjoyed one of the safest and most abundant...
