DES MOINES, Iowa, March 27 -- Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release: Des Moines Public Schools is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This marks the 13th year in a row DMPS has earned national recognition from the ENERGY STAR program for its work to reduce energy use, save public funds, and improve the environment. "This  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 27 (TNSres) -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Wildflowers are enticing treasures for wilderness lovers each year. One of the most encouraging signs of spring, the first wildflowers seem to bloom overnight. Discover the renewal of spring in the colors of the flowers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) weekly woodland wildflower bloom report. Early spring wildflowers are commonly called ephem  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 27 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on March 26, 2024: * * * Governor Reynolds today issued the following statement on Senate passage of HF 2612 to reform Iowa's Area Education Agencies, improve special education outcomes, and raise teacher salaries for new and experienced teachers: "Today's vote by the Senate sends a strong message: every Iowa student deserves a world class education, and the compensation of every Iowa teacher should reflec  more

POLK CITY, Iowa, March 27 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: On March 15 around 10:30 p.m. several local law enforcement agencies were called to Big Creek State Park to extinguish an illegal bonfire at the east boat ramp, which was allegedly set by a party of youths. When officials arrived on scene, the youths dispersed. No arrests have been made. DNR park staff also discovered two young trees were chopped down for firewood and burn  more

AMES, Iowa, March 27 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: To get a vintage trolley to stop, an operator grabs the handle of part SA-26, an independent brake valve, and pushes to the right. Compressed air runs through the system and forces brake shoes against the wheels to slow and stop the trolley. To get going again, the operator, no doubt dressed in throwback hat and uniform, releases the brakes with a pull to the left and a rush of vented air. That brake valve is an   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 27 -- The Iowa Utilities Board issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: The IUB issued an order (https://wcc.efs.iowa.gov/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&RevisionSelectionMethod=latest&allowInterrupt=1&dDocName=2141116&noSaveAs=1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) today scheduling four public consumer comment meetings, starting July 22, 2024, regarding the customer notice filed by Black Hills Energy Company (Black Hills) for an increase in its Iowa natura  more

DECORAH, Iowa, March 27 -- Luther College issued the following news: Patti (Schroeder) Hetrick, class of 1984, from Minneapolis was named the vice president for finance and administration at Luther College, President Jenifer K. Ward announced this week. The native of nearby Caledonia, Minn., and graduate of Luther brings a wide range of governmental, public sector and corporate experience managing large and complex operational infrastructures. "Patti has a deep love for Luther College and a s  more

PELLA, Iowa, March 27 -- Central College issued the following news: Central College announces that PPI, Inc., formerly known as Precision, Pulley and Idler, will invest $50,000 to support the college in exploring the development of a curriculum around artificial intelligence, digital transformation and analytics, known as decision science. This cross-departmental focus area addresses the changing demands of the workplace, growth of business insights, complex customer interface and technology ch  more