DECORAH, Iowa, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Luther College issued the following news: A new podcast presented by Luther College's Center for Ethics and Public Engagement (The CEPE) in partnership with Luther's radio station, KWLC, released its first season this spring with seven episodes. Featuring recent Luther graduates, "The Podeia Podcast" aims to reveal to current and prospective students that everyone has difficult or embarrassing moments in college and that these are often vital parts of learning   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 4 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2023: * * * Ahead of Ron DeSantis completing his 99 county tour in Iowa, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following joint statement: "While Ron DeSantis tries desperately to rev up his sputtering presidential campaign with a 99 county tour in Iowa, he's left behind at least 99 problems for his constituents back home in the Suns  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 5 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of 14 states in a letter demanding that big news media make sure that they are not paying journalists with ties to terrorist organizations like Hamas. Following the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel that brutally murdered more than 1,400 men, women, and children, reports revealed that several news media outlets had employed  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 5 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Wednesday, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of 23 states in a letter to International Shareholder Services ("ISS") and Glass Lewis. The letter urges the companies to follow the law and quit recommending woke investment strategies that jeopardize millions of Americans' retirement security. The companies also wrongfully recommend that banks not disclose why they cl  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Governor Kim Reynolds and First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds invite Iowans and their families to join them for Christmas at Terrace Hill on Sunday, December 17, from 1:00-3:00 pm. Guests are encouraged to explore the historic property and enjoy several activities including photos with Santa Claus and the first family, ornament decorating, carolers, Christmas cookies and a letter-writing statio  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds hosted the 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Ann Mincks, and her students to honor her work improving literacy outcomes. Mincks is an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher at Hoover High School in Des Moines. The award recognizes her work utilizing evidence-based literacy practices to improve literacy and support students in achieving their highest reading level possi  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 5 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief, led by the States of Iowa and West Virginia, in USA v Trump. The brief, which was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, supports the former president's constitutional right to protected political speech. Earlier this fall, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order that restricted forme  more