News Releases

  • 09.05.2008

    Grassley: $73,690 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Education    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that $73,690 in funds have been released from the U.S. Department of Education for the Iowa State Education Association for an international trade education project. The funds were secured by Grassley in the fiscal 2008 appropriations...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: $89,435 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 an $89,435 grant to the Four Oaks Family Children’s Services in Cedar Rapids.   “The funds...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: $274,804 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $274,804 to Iowa.   The funds have been awarded as described...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: $242,391 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 released grants totaling $242,391 to Iowa through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley, Welch Release Participant List for September 8, 2008, College Endowment Roundtable; Also, Reading Materials Posted   CONTACTS: Jill Gerber (Grassley) at 202/224-6522 Andrew Savage (Welch) at 202/225-4115   Grassley, Welch Release Participant List for September 8, 2008, College Endowment Roundtable; Also, Reading Materials...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: Must Do More to Limit Prescription Drug Abuse                WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today raised concerns over the continued rise in prescription drug use following the release of 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The survey shows that while illicit drug use...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley Asks Why Iowa Shortchanged               WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to account for the fact that nine counties in Iowa were passed over despite being eligible for federal funds from the Emergency Conservation Program designed for...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: More Than $1.4 Million to Iowa from USDA   WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded 9 grants totaling $1,433,500 to Iowa through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program.   “When we originally put these grants in place, we saw immediate returns on...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $372,634 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice   For Immediate Release Wednesday, September 3, 2008   Grassley: $372,634 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice   WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is providing grants...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $354,246 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Homeland Security    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $354,246 grant to Iowa through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.               “The storms...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley Applauds Iowan’s Selection as American Legion Commander               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today congratulated David K. Rehbein of Ames following after he was elected national Commander of the American...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $108,078 to Iowa for Math and Science Education Programs    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that $108,078 in funds have been released from the U.S. Department of Education for the Oelwein Community School District through the Fund for the Improvement of Education Earmark Grant Awards Program. The funds were secured by...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $614,165 to the University of Iowa from the National Science Foundation    WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the University of Iowa has received a grant of $614,165 from the National Science Foundation.    “The University of Iowa has a long history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: Pottawattamie County Receives Disaster Declaration                WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said the U.S. Small Business Administration has made Pottawattamie County eligible for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Physical Loans. The loans are available to...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley works to help local, community-based coalitions fight illegal drugs   WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said a new government report lays out a clear path for the Office of National Drug Control Policy to follow in order to fairly and effectively administer a federal grant program that’s designed to bolster community-based drug-fighting...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $200,000 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 a $200,000 grant to the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault in Des...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $364,412 to the University of Iowa                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Institute of Bio Medical Imaging and Bioengineering has awarded a grant of $364,412 to the University of Iowa.   The University of Iowa will use the funds to...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $42,981 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Education    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a grant of $42,981 to Iowa State University through the Jacob Javits Fellowship Program.   “These funds will help provide some of the best and brightest students with higher...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $150,000 in Brownfields grants from EPA    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $150,000 in Brownfields grants to the Hazardous Materials Training and Research Institute at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.    “These funds will help assess and...
  • 09.02.2008

    Grassley: Des Moines receives $79,719 for additional emergency communications center   WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released a $79,719 grant to Des Moines through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant...