WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is announcing his support for 34 Iowa students seeking acceptance to U.S. military academies. "I'm honored to nominate these 34 extraordinary Iowans to our nation's prestigious military academies," Grassley said. "These young men and women represent Iowa's best and brightest. Their accomplishments, leadership and desire to serve are commendable. I l  more