News Releases

$4,827,758 to Iowa from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded loans and grants totaling $4,827,758 to Iowa through the Rural Energy for America Loan and Grant Program.    "This money will help farms and businesses in rural areas become more energy...

$381,000 Released to Orchestra Iowa WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $381,000 to Orchestra Iowa, formerly the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra.   "These funds will help Orchestra Iowa teach young Iowans about classical music through various activities and events," Grassley...

$777,536 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 three competitive grants totaling $777,536 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...

$65,840 to Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council for Economic Development             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded a $65,840 grant to the Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning...

$160,000 to the University of Iowa from Department of Energy WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $160,000 grant to the University of Iowa.   "These funds will continue the tradition of great research from the University of Iowa," Grassley said.   The University of Iowa will use the...

Grassley Revved Up Over Wasteful Medicare Spending on Power Wheelchairs   WASHINGTON—Senator Chuck Grassley today condemned the wasteful Medicare spending outlined in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General report revealing that Medicare and its beneficiaries paid nearly four times the average paid by suppliers for...

$308,331 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $308,331 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "Effects of Cloud and Radiation Processes on...

Grassley: 57 Iowa counties designated disaster areas by USDA   WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that 57 counties in Iowa have received a disaster designation from Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack due to the severe storms, hail, and flooding that occurred between May 15 and July 31, 2009. Grassley previously urged Secretary Vilsack to...

$221,630 in Loans and Grants to Iowa WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded loans and grants totaling $221,630 through the Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program.   "These funds will help purchase, build or make necessary improvements to facilities...

Transcription of Senator Grassley's Ag News Conference Call       GRASSLEY:  Thursday, as you probably know and I'm reminding you, hosting EPA officials in Iowa.  I'll show Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation, and Margo Oge, director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality,...

Grassley Q&A: 99 County Tour Q:  What is your 99-county tour, "Every County, Every Year" about? A:  I visit every one of Iowa's 99 counties every year because representative government is two-way street.  Iowans are one-half of the equation and I, as your elected representative, am the other half. Whether the visit be a town meeting,...

Nearly $1.6 Million to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $1,595,297 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "Optimal siRNA Design Based on...

$68,800 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 two grants totaling $68,800 to Iowa through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant...

$714,000 Released to Des Moines Public Schools WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $714,000 to the Des Moines Independent Community School District.   "These funds will help kids in Des Moines go to preschool and get a quality start to their education," Grassley said.    The Des...

More Than $1.3 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 two competitive grants totaling $1,331,240 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...

Nearly $6.5 Million to Iowa for Disaster Recovery WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has awarded funds totaling $6,489,713.05 to Iowa as the state continues to recover from 2008 flooding.   "Iowans have continued their resiliency in the wake of the...

$119,145 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 two grants totaling $119,145 to Iowa through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant...

More Than $3.5 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 $3,564,453 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...

$828,150 to Iowa State University WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that Iowa State University received $828,150 from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.   "These funds will allow Iowa State University to build on their previous research to help improve safety and minimize damage by...

$649,867 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 two competitive grants totaling $649,867 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...