News Releases

  • 08.31.2009

    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,...
  • 08.31.2009

    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...
  • 08.31.2009

    $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...
  • 08.31.2009

    $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...
  • 08.31.2009

    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...
  • 08.28.2009

    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...
  • 08.28.2009

    $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...
  • 08.28.2009

    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...
  • 08.28.2009

    $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...
  • 08.27.2009

    $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...
  • 08.26.2009

    $308,194 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 $308,194 to Iowa through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the...
  • 08.26.2009

    $471,240 to Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $471,240 competitive grant to Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.   Broadlawns Medical Center will use the money to help pay for health care and other facilities.
  • 08.26.2009

    $329,961 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $329,961 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "Molecular Design of Nano-Carrier Materials...
  • 08.26.2009

    $464,802 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 $464,802 from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership...
  • 08.26.2009

    Senator Ted Kennedy   M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and Editors RE:      Senator Ted Kennedy DA:     Wednesday, August 26, 2009               Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following comment...
  • 08.26.2009

    $125,000 to Boone County Project SAFE for Community Drug Program             WASHINGTON—Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Office of National Drug Control Policy has awarded a $125,000 new Drug Free Communities Support Program grant to Boone County Project...
  • 08.25.2009

    Nearly $1.8 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 five competitive grants totaling $1,772,582 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...
  • 08.25.2009

    $691,207 to the University of Iowa from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the University of Iowa has received a $691,207 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a research project titled, "SHF: Large: Collaborative...
  • 08.25.2009

    $952,000 to Indian Hills Community College and the University of Northern Iowa WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a total of $952,000 to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa and the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.   "These funds will help the University of Northern enhance...
  • 08.25.2009

    More Than $2 Million 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 $2,016,595 through the Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program.   "These funds will help purchase, build or make necessary improvements to...