$861,153 to University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the University of Iowa has received two grants totaling $861,153 from the National Science Foundation.
According to the National Science Foundation, the university will use $478,762 to fund the project entitled, “Basic Laboratory Experiments of Plasma Turbulence:...
$315,000 to Marshalltown from DOT
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has awarded $315,000 to Marshalltown Municipal Transit.
The local transit authority will use the federal dollars to purchase a 30ft. replacement vehicle that will be accessible to persons...
Grassley, Harkin Announce Senate Youth Program Selection Process
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin today announced that the United States Senate Youth Program has begun its statewide selection process. The two selected Iowa students will join 102 other delegates March 5 - 12, 2011, for the program’s 49th Annual Washington Week, an...
Disaster Aid to Iowa after Severe Storms
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today provided information about the federal government’s amended list of Iowa counties that will be eligible for FEMA funds for recovery from the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred on June 1 and continue.
FEMA will now...
$351,814 to Grinnell College
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded a $351,814 competitive grant to Grinnell College.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, Grinnell College will use the funds to study...
Over $1 Million to Coralville and the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has awarded two grants totaling $1,656,600 to Coralville and the University of Iowa.
“This funding is intended to increase the safety and efficiency of public...
Over $5 Million to Dubuque & Mason City
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants totaling $5,384,232 to airports in Dubuque and Mason City.
“This funding is intended to increase the safety and efficiency of these airports, as well as...
Q & A: The Pledge of Allegiance
Q. Why do we pledge allegiance to the flag?
A. The U.S. flag represents not just our country as a political unit, but the principles that bind us together as Americans, namely individual liberty and unalienable natural rights, endowed by our Creator, which the government shall not infringe upon. ...
$369,537 to Iowa State University
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received two competitive grants totaling $369,537 from the National Science Foundation.
The university will use $219,537 to fund a project entitled, “Development of a Sub-Diffraction-Limited Microscope with Molecular Resolution,...
$247,500 to Iowa Western Community College
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Grants Management Operations has awarded a $247,500 competitive grant to Iowa Western Community College.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa Western will use the funds...
$89,988 to Iowa State University
WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University will receive an $89,988 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
According to the National Science Foundation, Iowa State will use the funds to conduct collaborative research on the characterization of lipo-peptides for use...
More Than $18 Million to Iowa for Disaster Relief
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded funding totaling $18,226,230 to Iowa.
The distribution information below is organized alphabetically by town:
• Butler County REC in Allison...
$750,000 to University of Northern Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $750,000 in congressionally directed spending to the University of Northern Iowa.
UNI will use the funds to develop a center to address the literacy needs of children in early childhood with developmental...
$3,855,000 for Ollie, Richmond and Rubio
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development has awarded a $2,499,000 grant and a $1,356,000 loan to Regional Utility Service Systems Commission.
Regional Utility Service Systems Commission will use the funds to construct collection and...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, August 18
WASHINGTON –Chuck Grassley today said that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, August 18, from 6:30-7 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa.
“Ask Your Senator” can be seen live in communities served by Mediacom throughout Iowa.
“This program provides for the...
$483,261 to Iowa State University
WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University will receive a $483,261 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
According to the National Science Foundation, Iowa State will use the money to find and fix software bugs.
Each year, thousands of local Iowa...
$622,909 to University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two competitive grants totaling $622,909 to the University of Iowa.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism granted the university $439,021 to study brain development in adolescents with...
$2.5 Million to Iowa Highways
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has awarded two grants totaling $2,500,000 to Iowa.
“This funding is intended to increase the safety and efficiency of Iowa highways, as well as help provide important economic development...
$479,930 to Perry from Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $479,930 competitive grant to Perry Municipal Airport.
Perry will use the funds for hangar construction.
“As communities look to bring jobs to the...
Disaster Aid to Iowa after Severe Storms
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today provided information about the federal government’s amended list of Iowa counties that will be eligible for FEMA funds for recovery from the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred on June 1 and continue.
FEMA will now provide individual...
