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Although the countdown to the first day of school may preoccupy the minds of most school-age Iowans, there are plenty of diversions to help families enjoy the final days of summer vacation and begin the first days of school.
First, Iowans can take advantage of life’s simpler pleasures. Enjoy a taste of late summer wholesome goodness...
Grassley: $250,000 to the River Hills Community Health Center
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $250,000 to the River Hills Community Health Center in...
Grassley: $48,360 to the Iowa Criminal and Justice Planning Agency from the 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 grant of $48,360 to the Iowa Criminal and Justice Planning...
Grassley: $621,942 to Iowa from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has awarded grants totaling $621,942 to...
Grassley Asks for Expedited Review of Child Labor Violations at Agriprocessors
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked the Iowa Attorney General for expedited consideration of the 57 child labor violations that have been referred to his office by the Iowa Department of...
Grassley: $331,170 to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded grants totaling $331,170 to Iowa through the Community Facility Grant program.
“These funds will help fund equipment and facility improvements to continue to provide the best...
Grassley: $286,899 to the Eastern Iowa Community College District from U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $286,899 grant to the Eastern Iowa Community College District.
“These funds will help the Eastern Iowa Community College District provide the...
Grassley Responds to Latest Attack on Homegrown Ethanol
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab to reassure her that the ethanol import tariff is explicitly permitted under World Trade Organization rules. Grassley’s letter is in response...
Grassley: More Than $5.6 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded loans totaling $4,766,050 and grants totaling $896,100 to Iowa through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.
“The construction...
Grassley: More Than $3.2 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 a $3,268,150 grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the fiscal 2008 Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Formula Grant...
Grassley: $350,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University has received two grants totaling $350,000 from the National Science Foundation.
“Iowa State University has a long history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds...
Grassley: More Than $1.8 Million to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded grants and loans totaling $1,877,000 to Iowa through the Community Facility Direct Loan Program and the Water and Waste Disposal Direct Loan and Grant...
Grassley says taxpayers should not be left to pay SEC penalties aimed at financial institutions
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to protect taxpayers by considering increasing any payments it may require of financial institutions for misleading investors about the safety and liquidity of...
Grassley: More than $4.1 Million to the Iowa from Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Iowa Department of Public Health a $4,113,883 grant through the Hospital Preparedness Program.
“It is very important for hospitals to have a well...
Grassley: More Than $22.5 Million to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded grants and loans totaling $22,536,520 to Iowa through the Water and Environmental program.
“These funds will help rural Iowa have the safe and reliable water and...
Grassley Q&A: Labor Day
Q: What is Labor Day?
A: Labor Day is a federal holiday that observes workers or laborers and takes place on the first Monday of September, although the very first celebration of Labor Day was held on a Tuesday. Many communities have a parade or other festivities in honor of working men and women. The...
Grassley: Report Shows Containerized Cargo Ships Threat to Counternarcotics Efforts
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today released a Government Accountability Office report that shows drug smuggling on containerized cargo ships is a significant threat to U.S. counternarcotics efforts. The report is the third in a series to analyze the...
Grassley: $190,950 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $190,950 in grants to Iowa through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
“These funds will help these fire departments provide training and purchase...
Grassley: More Than $2.2 Million to Iowa from the Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded grants totaling $2,232,306 to Iowa.
The grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be distributed as...
Grassley: More Than $2.3 Million to 8 Iowa airports from U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grants totaling $2,345,634 to 8 Iowa airports.
“These grants will improve safety and service provided at local...
