WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2023: * * * In response to Tim Scott suspending his 2024 GOP primary campaign, DNC spokesperson Sarafina Chitika released the following statement: "There wasn't much to remember about Tim Scott's sad, lackluster campaign that lit millions of dollars on fire to not even make it to Iowa. "We thank him for spending his campaign reminding Americans that, from top to bottom, this GOP primary field  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 14 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news: The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $25 million in awards to help transform 13 historic buildings, including a former fire station and mass timber warehouse, into new spaces while maintaining their character. The awards were made through the Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. "These projects breathe new life into historic treasures and help make Iowa's communities attract  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2023: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented 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. "The unseasonably warm and dry weathe  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 14 -- The Iowa Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Iowa Supreme Court has selected District Judge Rustin Davenport, Mason City, District Judge David Odekirk, Waterloo, and Senior Judge Michael Schilling, Burlington, as Iowa Business Specialty Court judges. They will join current business court District Judges Jeffery Bert, Sarah Crane, Lawrence McLellan, David Nelmark, and John Telleen as Iowa Business Specialty Court judges. The primary aim of the Iowa   more

DECORAH, Iowa, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Luther College issued the following news: Elizabeth Steding, Luther College professor of German, published GDR Literature in German Curricula and Textbooks: Exploring the Legacy of GDR Authors, 1985-2015, which analyzes the changing portrayal of East German (GDR) literature in textbooks and curricula for college-preparatory secondary schools in Germany. "I have been intrigued by the GDR since I was in college, and textbooks play an important role in my life a  more

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Morningside University issued the following news: Dr. Kurt Spearing, an associate professor in the Natural & Mathematical Sciences Department, presented research on the first report of a Mosasaur from Iowa at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania last month. Dr. Spearing was made aware of the Mosasaur fossil by Tyler McDonald, a resident of Sanborne, Iowa. McDonald discovered the fossil in 2015, and in 2021, he  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Des Moines University issued the following research news: Pravin Mishra, Ph.D., M.B.A., is a scientific visionary with a rare combination of experiences in bench, translational and clinical science, academia, government, partnerships and new strategic business development. In October, the seasoned administrator joined Des Moines University as executive director of research. He has an ambitious mission: to elevate the university's research enterprise, all   more