ANKENY, Iowa, Oct. 6 -- Des Moines Area Community College issued the following news release: DMACC has hired Erin Lee Schneider to serve as Dean of Student Success & Urban Student Services. Schneider, an Iowa attorney, will be based at the DMACC Urban/Des Moines Campus. For the past seven years, Schneider served as the Assistant Dean for Student Services at Drake University Law School. She previously served as a Staff Attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Story County, Executive Director of t  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news on Oct. 5, 2023: With propane prices lower than last year and supply above the five-year average, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging propane consumers to make preparations ahead of the arrival of colder temperatures and winter conditions. "Though it has felt more like summer lately, we know colder weather is coming and it's a good time to top off the tank if you rely on pr  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 6 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Oct. 5, 2023: At today's meeting, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded $430,000 in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to a library in Waverly and a splash pad in Webster City. Details for the projects receiving CAT grants follow: Project Name: Make Room for Renewal, Waverly Total Project Cost: $2,760,132 Amount Awarded: $375,000 Project Description: This expansion and renovation of the Wav  more

MARION, Iowa, Oct. 6 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news: Shop Iowa, a statewide e-commerce marketplace initiative of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), has announced the second annual 'Shop Iowa Day' on October 11, 2023, a day to celebrate Iowa retailers. This dedicated shopping day spotlights small businesses across the state on the platform and offers special promotions for consumers. The online marketplace makes it easy to shop local ahead of th  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 6 -- Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding eligible Iowans who would like to receive their ballot via mail to request their absentee ballots before the October 23 deadline. Written applications for mailed absentee ballots must be received by a voter's local County Auditor's Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23. All registered voters are eligible to make writte  more

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news release: The Iowa Soybean Research Center's Industry Advisory Council (IAC) met in September for its annual meeting to consider proposed soybean research ideas and offer guidance on how to best invest $414,000 in available new funding. The council is made up of three Iowa soybean farmer and 20 industry partner representatives and is led by IAC Chair, Christie Wiebbecke, se  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 6 -- The Iowa Utilities Board issued the following news release: Due to a high volume of docket proceedings, the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) is canceling its monthly public Board meetings set for October 9, November 7, and December 12, 2023. The IUB has several public hearings and other contested cases pending, and canceling monthly public meetings also reduces the risk of ex parte communications under Iowa law. Iowa Code 17A.17 prohibits communications with Board members  more

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Oct. 6 -- Morningside University issued the following news: Morningside University and Marto Brewing Company have collaborated on a steam beer titled "Dear Old Maroon" to be released Saturday at Taste of Morningside. The steam beer is a first of its kind for Marto and Morningside is proud to partner with the local brewery to bring a great tasting, easy drinking beverage to alumni and supporters of Morningside. The beverage is ready to make its debut at Taste of Morningside f  more