GRINNELL, Iowa, Dec. 20 -- Grinnell College issued the following news: An estimated 15% of the world population is neurodiverse. Therefore, it's important for museums to welcome neurodivergent individuals and provide learning opportunities tailored to their needs. Neurodiverse people include individuals on the autism spectrum, those with ADHD, and people with dyslexia and other learning differences. The Cleveland Clinic defines "neurodivergent" as "a nonmedical term that describes people whose   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Ahead of Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis campaigning in Iowa this week, DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released the following statement: "Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are desperately trying to out-MAGA each other with their support for a nationwide abortion ban and cruel abortion bans across the country, including the extreme ban passed by Iowa Republicans earlier this year that was made pos  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Dec. 20 -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College alum Josh Cinnamo, class of 2003, won a gold medal in the shot put event at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile, which ran from Nov. 17-26. Cinnamo's outstanding throw of 14.93 meters earned him the gold in the Men's F46 Shot Put -- F46 refers to para-athletes who have an absence of the arm below or above the elbow. Cinnamo, who has a congenital limb deficiency, was a Norse football player and com  more

ORANGE CITY, Iowa, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Northwestern College issued the following news: Dr. Rachael Wittern, assistant professor of psychology at Northwestern College, will spend the next year collecting data on the mental health states of Ukrainian refugees living in the United States, thanks to a $3,000 Early Career Global Psychology Grant from the American Psychological Association. Wittern first became aware of the need for psychological data on refugees while running a free, bi-weekly ther  more