[ applause ] thank you. Mr. President , madam speaker, mr. Chief justice, members of the General Assembly, honored guests, today i welcome the opening of the legislative session with the same optimism i had as a freshman senator of Washington County nearly two decades ago. I come before you to report on the state of the state, to reflect on the work weve done and to share a vision and priorities for our future. As elected officials, its our duty to distinguish what must be done from what we might like to do, and to Work Together, pulling in the same direction to make a difference for those we serve. We meet at a time in our history when too many elected officials on both sides are choosing confrontation and partisan politics over collaboration. [ voices speaking ]. We call on everyone to help. For the people. Young people for the Climate Crisis destroying the economy they will be escorted out by Capitol Police and security. Listen to the people everyone must tell the truth the climate
Mr. Banks without objection, so ordered. I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the military personnel subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hope this hearing provides an opportunity for our members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets and midshipmen are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes our nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans know their path wont be easy, that it demands sacrifice and hard work and in the end, nearly a decade or more of service to this great country. And that is why we are here today, to ensure that our cadets and mids are getting the first class education and the elite military training that they need. But i do have some concerns. All of the military Service Academies use race as selectio
Mr. Banks without objection, so ordered. I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the military personnel subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hope this hearing provides an opportunity for our members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets and midshipmen are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes our nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans know their path wont be easy, that it demands sacrifice and hard work and in the end, nearly a decade or more of service to this great country. And that is why we are here today, to ensure that our cadets and mids are getting the first class education and the elite military training that they need. But i do have some concerns. All of the military Service Academies use race as selectio
After flood 2016. 2016. Governor Terry Branstad says its likely the state could qualify for federal funds to help recovery efforts. If damages exceed fourpointthree Million Dollars branstad will be able to request a president ial disaster declaration. President obama recently approved federal aid for eight counties hit with severe storm damage in august. My guess is based on what i have seen and the extensive touring on the areas i believe we will far exceed the threshold to get federal president ial disaster d designation. The Iowa Department of homeland president ial disaster designation. Reporter the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is working closely with communities impacted to get damage estimates. Even though the flood did not do much major rapids, it may be drowning local businesses. Court Connor Morgan joins us live with recovering downtown restaurants. Reporter yes, just because the devastation did not rival 2008, that doesnt mean the businesses a
All five linn county buildings closed by flood 2016 2016are now back open for business this morning. Morning. The Jean Oxley Public Service Center and the linn county courthouse are on the li. List. The 16th avenue bridge between Czech Village and newbo is now back open too. Organizers decided to cancel this years bacon fest at newbo city market this coming saturday. All tickets will be refunded. Organizers tell cbs 2 news the bacon lovers festival will return next year. Ushers ferry historic is cleaning up after the flood waters caused damage last week. Workers say theyre lucky because water only flowed into 4 buildings. Thats a lot less than in 2008 when they had to tear down 16 buildings. To prepare this time around staff and volunteers removed everything from buildings that could be impacted. This time , they say nothing was destroyed and the repairs are relatively minor. These 2 buildings will have to have 2 feet of drywall cut out and then well check out the floor but we think th