Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he's been "hoodwinked" before -- and he's not ready to predict whether ethanol and biodiesel producers will get relief from the federal government. Grassley was part of a White House meeting last week and while Grassley believes a deal could be near, he's not ready … [Read more...]
History Channel critic Grassley links his 86th birthday to Constitution Day
Today is Senator Chuck Grassley's birthday. "Since the day I was born, I have celebrated Constitution Day," Grassley said this morning during a conference call with Iowa reporters. "That's because the 39 delegates signing the United States Constitution on September the 17th Is exactly 146 years … [Read more...]
Federal money coming to Iowa to help repair bridges
The Iowa Department of Transportation has been awarded federal money from two different programs to help repair bridges across the state. The DOT's Nicole Moore says one program provides state's money to repair the driving surface of bridges. "Iowa received $25.3, and we received that money … [Read more...]
Grassley says it’s ‘ridiculous’ to call for impeaching Kavanaugh
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley is responding to a newly-published allegation against the man confirmed a year ago to a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, saying there was an "incredibly thorough" investigation of Brett Kavanaugh's personal and professional life. "I know because I had a team of … [Read more...]
Chief Justice Cady recuses himself from lawsuit over judicial selection
The chief justice of the Iowa Supreme Court will not participate in court deliberations over a lawsuit challenging a new state law that cuts his pay and reduces his term as chief justice. Chief Justice Mark Cady has rescued himself from hearing the lawsuit that challenge the state law that gave … [Read more...]
Saudi strike expected to cause spike in Iowa pump prices
An attack on oil production facilities in Saudi Arabia will lead to higher prices at gas pumps in Iowa and elsewhere. Mark Peterson of AAA Iowa says the world's largest oil facility was hit. "Attacks have taken about 5.7 billion barrels of oil off the market, which is about six percent of the … [Read more...]
Siouxland Energy ethanol plant shuts down
A second Iowa ethanol plant is shutting down production. Siouxland Energy is a farmer-owned cooperative in Sioux Center. The plant's board of directors has "decided to halt production." A written statement blames the Trump Administration's waivers so ethanol doesn't have to be blended in gasoline … [Read more...]
Gabbard says U.S. ‘on the brink of war with Iran’
Hawaii Congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is accusing President Trump as awaiting "instructions from his Saudi masters." "We are literally right now on the brink of a war with Iran," Gabbard said this weekend. Trump tweeted Sunday that Saudi Arabia's oil supply … [Read more...]
Michael Bennet says Democratic nominee must offer unity agenda
Colorado Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bennet spent the weekend campaigning in Iowa, illustrating that Bennet is among the candidates banking on a break-out finish in February's Iowa Caucuses. No other candidate has spent as much time in the state in September. "We're … [Read more...]
Reynolds hints a Trump announcement on ethanol may be made in Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds is predicting President Trump will announce new ethanol production guidelines this week. "I can't say too much because we're waiting to see the final wording," Reynolds said Friday during an interview with KICD Radio at the Clay County Fair. Reynolds flew to Washington, … [Read more...]