GRINNELL, Iowa, Jan. 26 -- Grinnell College issued the following news: One of the ways Grinnell College supports community projects within Grinnell is through the Mini-Grants program. Twice a year, Grinnell College awards mini-grants to impactful programs that are making a lasting difference in the Grinnell community. This year's fall recipients look to improve the town of Grinnell's education, parks, and fire safety. Donnette Ellis, Grinnell College's community relations and grant coordinato  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 26 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, and Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 28-State letter to the Biden Administration, demanding that President Biden reject efforts by Democrat attorneys general to halt ammo production at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The letter responds to   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 26 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news on Jan. 25, 2024: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced proposed legislation aimed at increasing processing opportunities for small-scale poultry processors and producers. The legislation, House Study Bill 559, passed unanimously through a House subcommittee on Thursday and is now eligible for full consideration by the House Agriculture Committee. If enacted, the Iowa Department of   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 26 -- 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, Jan. 26 -- 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 (https://www.iowadnr.gov/Envir  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 26 -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Iowa Workforce Development is announcing a new round of available funding to help jumpstart youth internship programs in high-demand fields this summer. Approximately $250,000 in state funding will be made available to support internships for Iowans between the ages of 14 and 24. Applications are now open at iowagrants.gov and will be accepted through Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 2:0  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 26 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Sheboygan County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The positive result came from a 5-year-old buck. The premises is quarantined, where it will rem  more