Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Senator Charles Grassley says he supports a federal extension of unemployment benefits as long as the money is found to pay for it. Speaking to reporters on a conference call yesterday, Grassley says he voted no Tuesday on a procedural issue determining whether the issue would move forward because there were no assurances the measure would be funded.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad says he is setting modest expectations for the legislative session this year. Speaking yesterday at The Associated Press’ annual legislative seminar, Branstad said he will unveil proposals next week dealing with bullying, Internet access and support for veterans. Those items will be released along with his budget plan.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says he did not nab a wild hog during a hunting trip in Texas this past weekend. Branstad says today that the trip near Dallas was his first time hunting wild pigs. After waiting to take a shot, Branstad says he missed. Branstad said his group had more success shooting wild ducks.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is following up on a friendly wager with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal over the outcome of the Outback Bowl. LSU beat Iowa 21-14 on January 1st in the Outback Bowl. Branstad says he is donating 100 pounds of Iowa ham to a food bank in his home state and 100 pounds of Iowa ham to a similar place in Louisiana.