Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Also, Reynolds announces grant funding to expand child care access

Missouri Republican U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt will join national conservative commentator and Republican political strategist Scott Jennings as a featured guest at Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s fifth annual “BBQ Bash” campaign fundraiser Aug. 23 in Cedar Rapids. Meanwhile, U.S. Senate candidate Nathan Sage will visit 99 counties in 99 days.

Also in the notebook, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird objects to a settlement in a lawsuit against the retail brokerage Charles Schwab

Also, Ted Cruz to headline Brenna Bird fundraiser

Also in the notebook, another Republican has announced his candidacy for Congress in Western Iowa’s 4th District

Scott Jennings, a national conservative commentator and Republican political strategist, will headline Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s fifth annual “BBQ Bash” campaign fundraiser Aug. 23 at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.7 percent, up from 3.6 percent in May.

Also in the Capitol Notebook, Iowa is partnering with a nonprofit organization that provides mentoring and STEM education for high-achieving math students in the state.

Also, new congressional candidate Taylor Wettach announces his early fundraising figures

A handful of Iowa Republican lawmakers have announced they are backing U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra's run for governor.

The task force would make recommendations about adding nuclear energy to Iowa’s energy portfolio.

Also in The Gazette’s Capitol Notebook, Canadian National Railway announces $38 million investment in Iowa

Also in the notebook, Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst names the charity that will benefit from her Roast and Ride fundraiser

Also in the notebook, Iowa’s unemployment rate increased slightly in May

Also in the Campaign Almanac, Sarah Trone Garriott is endorsed by an organization promoting ‘next generation’ political leaders