Vermeer Corporation Continues to Rebuild One Year After Devastating Tornado
PELLA, Iowa — Vermeer Corporation started in a small cinder block building in Pella in 1948 and by July 2018 it had expanded into multiple buildings stretching a mile long,…
‘America: Love or leave it’: Sign Outside Virginia Church Sparks Support, Criticism
APPOMATTOX, Va. – “America: Love or leave it.” That’s the message on a sign outside a church in Virginia. Images of the sign spread on social media this week. You’ll…
Kansas Summer Softball League Helps Seniors Stay Sharp
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas — Softball is in full swing this summer! With 95 teams in the metro, KC Senior Softball League is taking the sport by storm. There are 19…
Ivanka Trump, HHS Secretary Azar Visit Iowa to Promote Workforce Development
GRIMES, Iowa — This month is called Pledge to America’s Workers month. A national council, as well as state governments, have been working to invest in workforce development across the…
A Look Back: Damage from Tornado Outbreak that Hit Pella, Marshalltown, Bondurant
July 19, 2019 marks the one-year anniversary of a tornado outbreak that caused devastating damage to multiple central Iowa communities. Take a look back at some of the stories, photos,…
One Year Later: Parts of Marshalltown Still Rebuilding From 2018 Tornado
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — One year ago, on July 19, 2018, tornadoes ripped through Iowa causing damage to three central Iowa cities. Marshalltown was the hardest hit. Hundreds of homes were…
Science Center of Iowa Celebrates Apollo 50 with Events for Adults and Children
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Science Center of Iowa is celebrating 50 years of the first humans landing on the moon by educating children through activities. On July 20th, 1969…
House of Representatives
Iowa
Iowa News
minimum wage
passage
Pen City Current
Rep. Dave Loebsack
Second district
Raise the Wage Act passes House Thursday
BY PCC STAFF WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House passed the Raise the Wage Act on a bipartisan vote. This legislation would…
Keeping Cool in Boone County
BOONE, Iowa- The Boone County Fair is keeping on schedule even with heat warnings for Boone. Cattle were getting hosed off for their daily bath. “They love a cold bath…
Congressman King Blames Triple Homicide on Lax Immigration Laws
DES MOINES, Iowa –Triple murder suspect Marvin Escobar-Orellana claims that he defended himself from 29 year- old Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez after she had killed her children, 11 year-old daughter Grecia and…
Former Deputy Arrested with Knife, Zip Ties While Trying to Meet Teen in Police Sting
CANADIAN COUNTY, Okla. – Oklahoma authorities say a former sheriff’s deputy drove nearly two hours to meet who he thought was a 14-year old girl he befriended on social media.…
Department of Public Health Encourages Iowans to Stay Cool During Dangerous Heat
DES MOINES, Iowa — Dangerous heat in the metro isn’t stopping people from getting outside, but experts say you should try to avoid it if possible. Iowa Cubs fans didn’t…
Grassley Asks for Immigration Records of Marvin Esquivel-Lopez
WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Charles Grassley is asking the Trump Administration to release more details about the immigration history of a man accused of killing a mother and her two…
Grassley Asks for Immigration Records of Marvin Escobar-Orellano
WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Charles Grassley is asking the Trump Administration to release more details about the immigration history of a man accused of killing a mother and her two…
Bob Vander Plaats Endorses King Challenger Feenstra
HULL, Iowa — Randy Feenstra has picked up a big endorsement in his primary challenge of Congressman Steve King. On Thursday Bob Vander Plaats, President and CEO of The FAMiLY…