DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR's website at www.iowadnr.gov/  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits.   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Stay up-to-date on current events and upcoming changes in DNR's air quality program. Plan to attend an open forum with DNR staff at the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 16. The meeting can be accessed virtually with the details on the agenda. Topics include updates on planning and rulemaking, electronic records, monitoring, construction perm  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 4 -- Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate issued the following news release: Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and state and federal partners are reassuring voters of the many steps taken to provide a secure election. The State of Iowa has received national awards for its election cybersecurity efforts and was named one of the top three states in the nation for election administration. "In Iowa, we take a holistic approach to election integrity and security - pre-electio  more

AMES, Iowa, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news release: Ryan Budnik brings a wealth of experience in crop research and performance testing to his new position as director of the Iowa Crop Improvement Association. Budnik has been the acting director of the organization since earlier this year, and his new role took effect Sept. 27. The Iowa Crop Improvement Association is the official seed certifying agency in Iowa, ens  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Nov. 4 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: Two Iowa teachers earned recognition for their service to the field when they recently received the University of Northern Iowa Dr. Robert E. and Phyllis M. Yager Exemplary Teaching Recognition Award. The award is designed to highlight UNI graduates who have gone on to excellence as K-12 teachers in Iowa and identify a UNI faculty member's contribution to their success. Recipients of this year's aw  more