WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Block Ernst Effort to Safeguard Critical Technology from Chinese Espionage * WASHINGTON - Democrats blocked Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) bill to safeguard critical defense technology from China, just days after the Pentagon agreed that American innovation produced through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Tec more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * DMPS Celebrates Multiple Areas of Academic Growth Des Moines Public Schools is proud to announce significant growth across several academic areas and grade levels as evidenced by the latest Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) results for the 2024-25 school year. The ISASP, taken annually by students in grades three through eleven, has shown promising trends  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Leads Bipartisan Effort to Give Students Clear Estimate of College Costs * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) are introducing a bipartisan bill to provide more transparency to students and families before taking out a federal loan. The Student Transparency for Under more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Remembers 9/11: "Never Forget" * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, released the following video message reflecting on September 11, 2001. Watch Senator Ernst's remarks here. Ernst's full remarks: "September 11, 2001, was full of uncertainty and devastation, but America responded with strength and resilience. "The American more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Touts Trump SBA IG Nominee's Ability to Hold COVID Fraudsters Accountable * WASHINGTON - During a U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) touted William Kirk as a strong candidate for Inspector General of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Ernst highlighted how her SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act, which passed out of committee, wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Grassley Discusses His Efforts to Hold Meta Accountable During Subcommittee Hearing on Company's Failure to Protect Children Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) discussed his continued oversight of Big Tech and Meta in a subcommittee hearing today with two whistleblowers who formerly worked for Meta. Grassley ou more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Ernst, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Give Students Clear Estimate of College Costs * WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to provide more transparency to students and families before taking out a federal loan. The Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms (STUDENT) Act in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: National Outcry Over Democrat Obstruction of Law Enforcement Nominees In case you missed it, local voices from across the nation are spotlighting Senate Democrats' blockade of critical U.S. Attorney nominees. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are blocking Senate confirmatio more PR

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 12 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Fall 2025 enrollment climbs to 31,105 For the third consecutive year, enrollment at Iowa State University is up, due in part to a first-year record retention rate of just over 89% and growth in first-year students. Total enrollment stands at 31,105, which is an increase of 673 students. This fall's first-year class of 6,160 students is the largest since fall 2016 and marks five years of consecutive growth more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Iowa Utilities Commission Approves Settlement for Largest Solar Proposal in Iowa * DES MOINES, Iowa -- Today, the Iowa Utilities Commission approved a settlement between MidAmerican Energy and stakeholder parties, including Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC), Iowa Environmental Council (IEC), and Sierra Club, to authorize 800 megawatts of solar in Iowa. This is the largest solar app more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Judicial Nominations for First and Ninth Circuits & Montana and Eastern Kentucky District Courts, Along with 17 U.S. Attorney Nominations The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Joshua D. Dunlap, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, by a vote of 12-10; * Eric Chueyee more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Secures Pay Raise for Troops, Strengthens U.S. Defense, & Protects Mission-Critical Operations at Rock Island Arsenal * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted today to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that delivers a much-deserved pay raise for America's servicemembers, ensures they are equipped wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Secures Major Wins for National Security in FY26 Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), including nine provisions led by Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03), the highest number of amendments passed by a single Member. These wins more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Nursing alum receives prestigious McElroy Fellowship * # Luther College alumnus Duong Truong has been named one of two recipients of the 42nd annual McElroy Graduate Fellowships, one of the most competitive academic honors in northeast Iowa. The McElroy Graduate Fellowship provides $36,000 over three years to support graduate study. Truong is pursuing a Ph.D. in nursing science at the University of California, Davi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on U.S. Attorney nominations: * * * Good morning. Before we begin, I want to take a moment to reflect. Today is the 24th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks on our country. I think it's fitting, before we engage in debate on our political disagreements of the day, to remember the tragedy and to recall how it united us as  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks at a hearing on Sept. 10, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Systemic Government Weaponization: A Tale of Two Days": * * * Today, I come to the floor to discuss two dates of significant importance: January 6, 2021, and January 6, 2017. Regarding the former - it was a dark day in American history. The violence against our Capitol and law enforcement was a disgrac more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democratic Leadership Continues Unsustainable Obstruction of Law Enforcement Nominees Majority Leader Schumer rebuffed Grassley's good faith offer to confirm critical U.S. Attorney nominees, despite nominees' bipartisan support. * Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), for the second time in one week, requested unanimous  more PR