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Grassley investigates major foundations over reported funding ties with Chinese Communist Party

By N. E. Ball | Oct 28, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has initiated an inquiry into the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Ford Foundation.

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Senate Judiciary Committee examines rising seed and fertilizer costs affecting U.S. farmers

By N. E. Ball | Oct 28, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee convened on October 28, 2025, to address concerns about rising costs for seeds and fertilizers faced by American farmers.

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Senate committee examines effects of market consolidation on farm input costs

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 28, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and is the only grain farmer in the Senate, led a hearing to address concerns about rising production costs for family farmers.

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Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony on Grassley’s bill targeting fertilizer price transparency

By N. E. Ball | Oct 28, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a grain farmer, led a committee hearing focused on how market consolidation affects production costs for family farmers.

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Grassley urges judiciary action after AI misuse found in federal court orders

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 27, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley addressed the Senate regarding his recent oversight into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by federal judges.

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Grassley urges Senate support for Rebecca Taibleson's Seventh Circuit nomination

By N. E. Ball | Oct 27, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate President Pro Tempore, delivered remarks in support of Rebecca Taibleson’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on October 27, 2025.

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Senator Grassley addresses trade, shutdowns, and oversight issues in latest Capitol Hill Report

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 27, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his latest Capitol Hill Report, covering a range of topics including U.S. relations with China on soybean trade, the recent government shutdown, imports of beef from Argentina, oversight of Arctic Frost...

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City of Des Moines lists family and kids event for Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

By G. N. Wallace | Oct 26, 2025

Don't miss out on this family and kids event happening in City of Des Moines this week.

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118 sports coaches at institutions in Polk County earn on average $56,196 in 2024

By J. G. Quigley | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Polk County during 2024 was $131,861 at Drake University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Medicare open enrollment continues amid fraud prevention efforts led by Senator Grassley

By N. E. Ball | Oct 24, 2025

Iowans have until December 7, 2025, to review and make changes to their Medicare plans during the annual open enrollment period.

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Grassley urges investigation into state funding mechanisms for immigrant Medicaid coverage

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 24, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has called on federal health authorities to investigate state practices regarding Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants.

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Which City of Des Moines area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Oct. 27?

By B. R. Jones | Oct 24, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Oct. 27 will showcase these former City of Des Moines area high school standouts.

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Grassley releases responses from federal judges admitting use of AI in error-filled court orders

By N. E. Ball | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released statements from two federal judges and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AO) regarding their use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in court order drafting.

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Grassley and Rosen reintroduce bill requiring federal reporting on gang activity

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have reintroduced the Gang Activity Reporting Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at addressing violent crime in the United States.

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Grassley and Rosen seek renewed federal reporting on gang activity with new bill

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have reintroduced the Gang Activity Reporting Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing violent crime by requiring renewed federal reporting on gang...

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Grassley releases responses from judges admitting AI errors in court orders

By N. E. Ball | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released responses from two federal judges and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AO) regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in drafting court orders that...

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Senate Judiciary Committee holds nominations hearing for DOJ criminal division post and two district judgeships

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 22, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened a nominations hearing on Wednesday for several key judicial and Department of Justice positions.

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Grassley urges FTC probe into fraud claims against wedding site The Knot

By N. E. Ball | Oct 22, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate allegations of fraudulent and deceptive business practices at The Knot, a prominent wedding planning website.

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Which former City of Des Moines area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Oct. 25?

By R. C. Rainey | Oct 22, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 25, these former City of Des Moines area high school stars will be competing.

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FDA conducted inspections of 4 companies in cities located in Warren County in Q3

By D. G. Reece | Oct 21, 2025

There were four companies in cities associated with Warren County that received four FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.