News Releases

  • 09.18.2009

    $103,090 to Chariton Valley Planning and Development Council WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded a $103,090 grant to the Chariton Valley Planning and Development Council in Centerville.   "These funds should help generate economic growth and new jobs in...
  • 09.18.2009

    $101,340 to East Central Iowa Council of Governments               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded a $101,340 grant to the East Central Iowa Council of Governments in Cedar Rapids. “These funds...
  • 09.18.2009

    Grassley Works to Stop TARP Spending Authorities WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today joined Senate colleagues to send a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner pushing him to allow the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to expire at the end of the year.  Current law allows the Treasury Department to extend TARP authority for an...
  • 09.18.2009

    $243,794 to Iowa Department of Justice for Sexual Assault Services Program WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a $243,794 formula grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the Sexual Assault Services Program.    "These funds will...
  • 09.18.2009

    $50,000 to Iowa Department of Human Services             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Iowa Department of Human...
  • 09.18.2009

    Grassley Q & A: National Preparedness Month Q: What is National Preparedness Month? A:  National Preparedness Month helps increase public awareness about emergency preparedness each September andhelps educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural disasters and possible terrorist attacks. This...
  • 09.18.2009

    $47,000 to the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board from the U.S. Department of Commerce             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration awarded a $47,000 grant to the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board in Des...
  • 09.17.2009

    More Than $3.1 Million to Iowa Airports WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants totaling $3,146,371 to Iowa airports.   "This funding will help improve safety and service at Iowa's local airports and help provide important economic...
  • 09.17.2009

    $101,658 to Des Moines from the U.S. Department of Transportation WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded $101,658 to Des Moines.   "These funds should help increase awareness and safety for motorcyclists in Des Moines," Grassley...
  • 09.17.2009

    Grassley Welcomes Non-profit Hospital Provisions in Chairman’s Health Care Reform Bill M E M O R A N D U M   To:       Reporters and Editors Re:       Non-profit hospitals provision               The chairman's mark of health care...
  • 09.17.2009

    $31,819 to Burlington 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 a $31,819 grant to Burlington through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.    "These funds will help law enforcement in Burlington increase...
  • 09.17.2009

    Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report       STAFF:  The following is an unrehearsed interview with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, speaking to you live from Washington.  Participating in today's public affairs program are Darin Svenson with KDEC Radio in Decorah and David Paxton with the Albia Monroe County...
  • 09.17.2009

    $380,000 to Scott County Housing Council from HUD WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that $380,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was released to Scott County Housing Council through the regular appropriations process.   "These federal funds will help make sure affordable housing is available for Scott County...
  • 09.17.2009

    $714,000 to the University of Northern Iowa from U.S. Department of Transportation WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration has awarded $714,000 to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.   "These funds will help the Multimodal Facility at UNI use alternative...
  • 09.17.2009

    $145,832 to the University of Northern Iowa from the U.S. Department of Commerce             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration awarded a $145,832 grant to the University of Northern Iowa through the...
  • 09.17.2009

    More Than $3.9 Million to Iowa from 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 six competitive grants totaling $3,923,482 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...
  • 09.16.2009

    $460,949 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $460,949 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "Soil Sensors and Their Wireless Underground...
  • 09.16.2009

    Nearly $1.7 Million to Iowa State University and the University of Iowa WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded four competitive grants totaling $1,690,172 to Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.   The funds will be distributed as shown...
  • 09.16.2009

    $98,764 to Denmark Fire Association from FEMA WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $98,764 competitive grant to the Denmark Fire Association in Denmark through the Operations and Safety Program.   "Firefighters put their lives on the line every...
  • 09.16.2009

    $231,340 to Iowa State University from the U.S. Department of Commerce WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that Iowa State University has received a competitive grant totaling $231,340 from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership...