PELLA, Iowa, Aug. 29 -- Central College issued the following news: Central College joins 16 other Iowa private colleges and universities to participate in a three-year grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and the Teagle Foundation awarded to the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Transferring from a community college to a private college or university in Iowa will become more transparent, cost-effective and coordinated thanks to a three-year grant awarded by t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 26, 2023: * * * As Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency from Iowa, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued the following statement: "While 33 counties in Florida remain under the threat of a potential hurricane, our governor is shaking hands in Iowa as he continues his failed campaign for the presidency," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. "But that's who Ron DeSantis is - leavi  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 29 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news: Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced that more than $1.4 million in grants were awarded to advance the arts, culture and creative industries across Iowa. In all, 131 Iowa organizations and Iowans were recommended and approved for funding. The grants are matched by local and private investment and support a wide range of creative and cultural activities  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 29 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2023: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. "While seasonal conditio  more