The Iowa General Assembly was in session today operating on a light schedule for the day. The house convened at about 8:30 am. In the morning session, two new bills were introduced. HF 110, an Act relating to assisted living programs, was introduced/sponsored by Representatives Isenthart and Hunter. HF 112, an Act relating to rules […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 6.3 percent in December from 6.6 percent in November, reflecting the largest monthly decrease in the rate for the year. The state’s jobless rate stood at 6.5 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate also took a sharp drop in December, falling to […]
(DES MOINES, Iowa) Washington County District Court Judge Dan F. Morrison has assessed a $7,000 civil penalty against Miller Welding & Tiling, Inc., d/b/a G & R Construction, of Washington, Iowa, for violations of Iowa’s One Call (“Call before you dig”) statute. In a decree filed Friday, Judge Morrison also enjoined the defendant from further […]
DES MOINES, IA – Phyllis Stevens and Marla Stevens were sentenced today for multiple felony offenses, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. Phyllis Stevens was sentenced to a term of 72 months in prison, based upon her earlier guilty pleas to the crimes of conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to file false income […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed three new members to the Iowa Board of Parole. Those named today are former Rep. Doris Kelley of Waterloo, retired Pioneer executive W. Thomas Phillips of Waukee, and Jim Felker of Hiawatha, who previously worked in the Iowa Department of Corrections. “I am pleased to name […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded funding totaling $682,256.06 to Iowa through the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels. “Biofuels are good for the environment, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, and create thousands of American jobs, many in Iowa,” Grassley said. “Projects like these help grow […]
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that USDA has awarded several projects across the state energy grants through its Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels and Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). “As a senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, I supported these USDA programs that we funded through the 2008 farm bill,” […]
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey issued the following statement on the announcement today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allowing the blend of ethanol in unleaded gasoline to increase from 10 percent to 15 percent in 2001 model year vehicles and newer. This follows a decision by EPA to allow unleaded fuel with […]
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 21, 2011- The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking private, nonprofit organizations and public agencies to submit applications to participate in the 2011 Urban Youth Corps program. The program objectives are to provide transportation-related work projects and training opportunities to youth between the ages of 16-21 who face barriers to […]
Awards to be presented following Mentoring Day on the Hill on January 27, 2011 January 21, 2011(DES MOINES) – The recipients of the 2011 Excellence in Mentoring Award have recently been announced by the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. The awards will be presented during a special recognition ceremony to be held in conjunction with […]
