WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Halloween is upon us, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks is making sure to give Iowans -- and their pocketbooks -- a fright after she let the Farm Bill expire 31 days ago. For Iowa farmers and families, the fear of milk prices more than doubling or dairy farmers losing out on critical monthly stipends is real thanks to Miller-Meeks. There are no plans or discussions to pass a new  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Halloween is upon us, and Zach Nunn is making sure to give Iowans -- and their pocketbooks -- a fright after he let the Farm Bill expire 31 days ago. For Iowa farmers and families, the fear of milk prices more than doubling or dairy farmers losing out on critical monthly stipends is real thanks to Nunn. There are no plans or discussions to pass a new one, and it doesn't get  more

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Emerson Electric, a technology and engineering company that provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Whisper trim solution leverages additive manufacturing to implement optimized process designs, providing 20% more valve capacity with 10 fewer decibels of noise * * * Emerson has announced its innovative new Fisher(TM) Whisper(TM) Trim Technology for use in both rotary and  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, Gov. Pillen and Gov. Reynolds of Iowa led a letter, joined by 13 other Republican governors, directing President Joe Biden to reconsider the CMS proposed one-size-fits-all long-term care staffing requirements' rule that will force many long-term care facilities to close and erode health care access for some of the nation's most vulnerable citizens. The letter reads as: "As gover  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 2 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a settlement with Summit Software Systems, Inc. and its owner Robert Boligan for their deceptive business practices. The Attorney General's office alleged that the company used deceptive methods to solicit Iowa homeowners facing foreclosure and failed to provide the services they promised. Summit sent misleading mailers to Iowan  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 2 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that an effective Water Quality Initiative (WQI) project in Grundy, Black Hawk, Tama and Marshall Counties is expanding its territory while also adding a new phase that focuses on edge-of-field conservation practices. Now known as the Black Hawk Creek Implementation Project, the project began in 2017 as a farmer-led watershed gro  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, Gov. Reynolds and Gov. Pillen of Nebraska led a letter, joined by 13 other Republican governors, directing President Joe Biden to reconsider the CMS proposed one-size-fits-all long-term care staffing requirements' rule that will force many long-term care facilities to close and erode health care access for some of the nation's most vulnerable citizens. The letter reads as: "As gove  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 2 -- The Iowa State Auditor issued the following 25-page audit report on Nov. 1, 2023, entitled "Report on Special Investigation of the Iowa Athletic Commission." Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Page Auditor of State's Report...3-4 Investigative Summary: Background Information...5-6 Detailed Findings...6-14 Recommended Control Procedures...15-16 Exhibits...Exhibit XFC 44 Iowa Event Expenses...A...18 Staff...19 Appendices:...Appendix Promoter Check   more

DECORAH, Iowa, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College has launched a new strategic framework to guide the institution for the next two years. The framework addresses the college's need to expand its reach, align its resources and strengthen its organization, as it maintains a vision of being both grounded and global. "This approach is deliberately conceived as a 'framework,' rather than as a 'plan,'" said President Jenifer K. Ward. "Instead of creating a mu  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Nov. 2 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: The University Economic Development Association (UDEA) recognized the University of Northern Iowa for its Iowa CORE Black Capital Studies + Projects, receiving an Award of Excellence at its annual summit on Oct. 11. Out of 46 projects from U.S. and international organizations, the Black Capital Studies + Projects was voted to receive an Award of Excellence in the category of Diversity, Equity and In  more