WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Noah Coppess, owner of Coppess Family Farms, from an Oct. 28, 2025, hearing entitled "Pressure Cooker: Competition Issues in the Seed & Fertilizer Industries": * * * Thank you, Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Senate Judiciary Committee, for allowing me to testify on these important issues. My name is Noah Coppess. My wife Jessica and I farm full-time while also running our own agricultural b more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Honors Veteran Small Business Owners * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship, is leading 62 of her colleagues in a bipartisan resolution designating Nov. 3-7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week. Ernst, a combat veteran, has worked tirelessly to provide veterans access to the resources they need to succeed i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Ernst Honors Veteran Small Business Owners U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship, is leading 62 of her colleagues in a bipartisan resolution designating Nov. 3-7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week. Ernst, a combat veteran, has worked tirelessly  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Iron Horse Aviation Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Iron Horse Aviation of Jasp more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks at a hearing for judicial nominees: * * * Grassley Applauds Nominees for First and Ninth Circuits, Calls for Bipartisan Support "Nominations of Joshua Dunlap and Eric Tung to the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First and Ninth Circuits" This week, we'll be voting on a pair of highly qualified circuit court nominations. Despite the ongoing Democrat government  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Calls out Democrats' Double Standard on Congressional Oversight Letter from the Chairman dispels Democrat myths and reiterates Republicans' commitment to 'bipartisan, good faith efforts to root out waste, fraud and abuse.' * Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today issued a response to Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Jordan Call on Chief Justice Roberts to Address Federal Judges' Possible Ethics Violations * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) today wrote to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts regarding federal judges' anonymous, partisan and public statements smearing the Supreme Court. Grassley a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Grassley, Jordan Call on Chief Justice Roberts to Address Federal Judges' Possible Ethics Violations Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) today wrote to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts regarding federal judges' anonymous, partisan and public stateme more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Joins Newsmax to Discuss His Arctic Frost Oversight and the Democrats' Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined "The Briefing" with Ed Henry on Newsmax to discuss his release of 197 subpoenas former Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team issued as part of the indiscriminate "Arctic Frost" election case against President more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy supports Ernst, Markey resolution recognizing National Veterans Small Business Week * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined a bipartisan U.S. Senate resolution led by Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), chair and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognizing November 3 through November 7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Bu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Latham Quality Inc. President John Latham from an Oct. 28, 2025, hearing entitled "Pressure Cooker: Competition Issues in the Seed & Fertilizer Industries": * * * Thank you, Chairman Grassley, Senator Durbin, and the Members of the Committee for holding this bipartisan hearing and giving me the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is John Latham, and I'm a third-generation seedsman from Alexander i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Grassley Echoes Erika Kirk's Call for Cameras in the Courtroom I want to complement Erika Kirk, wife of assassinated conservative leader Charlie Kirk. She has made an emotional appeal to have cameras in the courtroom at the trial of her husband's murderer. I commend her for this brave plea, because it fits in with a stand I've been tak more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Grassley Urges Chief Justice to Address Activist Judges' Partisan Outbursts, Possible Ethics Violations I come to the Senate floor today to express my concern about recent attacks on the legitimacy of the judicial branch of government. A fair and neutral judiciary plays a very indispensable role in our constitutional structure. Judges w more PR

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Nov. 6 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * DeArman Honored for Bold Leadership in International Education Southeast Missouri State University's Dr. Brooke DeArman, associate director of International Student Services, has been recognized by NAFSA: Association of International Educators as the 2025 Region IV Superstar, an honor celebrating professionals who have made outstanding contributions to international education. NAFSA's Reg more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque's Community Reach 99 Paves the Way to Degree Completion for Students in Iowa's Community Colleges The University of Dubuque recently launched a new pathway designed to help "transfer major" graduates from Iowa's community colleges complete their undergraduate degrees with direction, affordability, and efficiency. Community Reach 99 (CR 99) is an academic roadway that is easy to n more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The University of Iowa's College of Education issued the following news: * * * Levine awarded $2.1M grant to advance STEM access through virtual simulation and AI University of Iowa Assistant Professor of Counselor Education Allison Levine has been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to lead a five-year initiative aimed at expanding access to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers for youth with disabilities.  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 5 -- Veridian Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Veridian Credit Union commits $100,000 to fight food insecurity in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota WATERLOO, Iowa - Veridian Credit Union has pledged $100,000 to organizations and events that are fighting local food insecurity across Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska and Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The funds will be divided among area food banks, local pantries and even more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Des Moines Public Schools Bond Des Moines voters overwhelmingly approved the Des Moines Public Schools bond referendum in the Tuesday, November 4 election. With 72 out of 72 precincts reporting, the bond measure received more than 73.6% of the vote, well over the required 60% super majority. This means that DMPS will be able to implement its Reimagi more PR