DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- Drake University issued the following news release: With his initial contract set to expire this fall, Drake University leadership has reappointed Alejandro Hernandez as dean of the Zimpleman College of Business. The decision follows an impressive list of accomplishments in his first three years as dean, all guided by his belief in business education as a force for good. "I am thrilled to continue to drive the progress we are making at the Zimpleman College of Busi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2023: State Rep. Stephen Bartels' (R-Eckerty) legislation to create a prescription drug donation repository program for Hoosiers in need is now law. House Enrolled Act 1017 establishes a prescription drug donation repository program like others created in dozens of states, including Iowa and Florida. Facilities like hospitals and health clinics, and individuals, will be able to donate   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2023: The Iowa Attorney General's Office has completed its review of the fatal shooting of Matthew Briggs by two police officers from Council Bluffs and Omaha that occurred on July 8, 2023. In a report issued today, the office concluded that the actions of the officers, who shot Briggs only after he aimed a shotgun at them from a vehicle he had carjacked, were "legally justified" and  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 26 -- MidAmerican Energy issued the following news: Logan Community Visioning, which seeks to build a community trail system in the Harrison County city of Logan, won $11,000 through the MidAmerican Energy CARES Daily Donation at the Iowa State Fair. Through daily random drawings from entries submitted online and at the fairgrounds, MidAmerican Energy CARES donated $1,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations. The daily winners were eligible for Sunday's $10,000 grand prize rand  more