MORE ABOUT MIKE

Mike Gronstal, from Council Bluffs, has been the Senate Democratic Leader since 1997. First elected to office in 1982, Gronstal served one term in the Iowa House (1983-85), and is currently in his seventh term in the Senate. He is the State Democratic Leader in the Iowa Senate and has been a lifelong advocate for public education and smart politics.

OUR ADVOCATE

We are fortunate to have Mike Gronstal represent us, our students, our schools and our profession. In the current political climate it is vital that you understand that we need YOU. Your time, your talent, and--eventually--your treasure will be needed to make sure that we reverse the trend of legislators who are willing to sell out our children for corporate tax cuts.

CB businesses get boost for economic growth

Iowa’s Economic Development Board has made awards to two Council Bluffs businesses. Tyson Prepared Foods has received a $400,000 forgivable loan through the Grow Iowa Values Fund, plus $2,882,106 in tax benefits for locating in an Enterprise Zone.
In addition, Plumrose USA was awarded a $260,000 forgivable loan through the Grow Iowa Values Fund, plus tax benefits worth $4,257,523 through the High Quality Job Program and job training funds worth $620,000 through Iowa Western Community College.

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