WASHINGTON, July 18 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Dark Money Groups Like Iowa Values Can't Get Away with Hiding Their Funding Sources * Washington, DC -- On July 18, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a trial briefing in its citizen suit against Iowa Values. This lawsuit stems from the actions Iowa Values, a PAC masquerading as a nonprofit, took during the 2020 election cycle to support the reelection of Sen. Joni Ernst. CLC's brie  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * Grassley, Bipartisan Colleagues Take Aim at Social Media Drug Trafficking Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in reintroducing the Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act. The bipartisan legislation would require social media companies and communicati  more

AMES, Iowa, July 19 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Iowa State grows total external funding; research funding again tops $300 million AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University grew total external funding for fiscal year 2025 to $549.3 million, an increase of $4.7 million over the previous fiscal year. As part of that total, university researchers attracted $329.9 million over the fiscal year that ended June 30. That's the second-highest research total, only behind   more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 19 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release: * * * IRFA Champions Clean Fuels During RAGBRAI 2025 WEST DES MOINES, IA - As thousands of cyclists and their support teams gear up for the 2025 Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is proud to support the event by encouraging all support vehicles to fuel up with E15 or B20. IRFA also provides "Riding to a Greener Future"   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Miller-Meeks Protecting Iowa's Way of Life * In Iowa, farming isn't just work, it's a way of life. That's why America First Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks is standing up to Communist China's dangerous attempts to threaten our land, our values, and our future. Read her new op-ed below or here. It's time to stop the CCP's land grab for good The Indianola Independent Advocate   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Votes to Pass Defense Bill That Delivers Raise for Service Members, Strengthens National Security * Washington, D.C. - Last night, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, which fully funds the U.S. military, delivers a well-deserved pay raise for our servicemembers, and reinforces America's military superiority at home   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * National Anti-Counterfeiting Month Resolution Unanimously Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chairs of the Congressional Trademark Caucus, welcomed the Senate's unanimous passage of their resolution designating July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month." The bipartisan e  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * National Anti-Counterfeiting Month Resolution Unanimously Passes Senate WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Reveals Devastating Insights Into Florida ICE Detention Facilities In Exclusive Site Visit CHICAGO - Today  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Advances Key Bipartisan Amendments in FY26 Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03), a Colonel in the Air Force and combat veteran, voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which invests $831 billion to strengthen national defense, support servicemembers, and ensure military readiness. The package includes two bipartisan amendments Re  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bill to Counter China's Unfair Trade Practices * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03), Vice Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, introduced the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Subsidies Act to strengthen American competitiveness and hold China accountable for violating global trade standards. China is the world's largest provider of officia  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Leads Call for Comprehensive Russia Sanctions to Bolster U.S. Negotiating Power * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03), a Colonel in the Air Force Reserve and Chair of the Republican Study Committee's (RSC) National Security Task Force, joined RSC Chair August Pfluger (TX-11) in sending a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune calling for a sanctions pack  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Organized Retail Crime Costs Families $500 Annually * Q: How does organized retail crime impact Main Street businesses and customers? A : Organized crime syndicates are rampaging retail stores and cargo fleets across the country through sophisticated criminal schemes. It's costing businesses and consumers billions of dollars a year. We're not talking about a kid stealing a candy bar or pa  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, July 19 -- The American Hockey League issued the following news: * * * Wild, Admirals to play outdoor game The American Hockey League, in conjunction with the Minnesota Wild and the United Heroes League, today announced that the AHL's Iowa Wild and Milwaukee Admirals will participate in a regular-season outdoor game as part of the 20th annual Hockey Day Minnesota presented by United Healthcare. The eight-day, statewide hockey celebration will feature an outdoor pr  more