DES MOINES, Iowa, March 30 -- Drake University issued the following news release: The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors announced today the 2024 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards. Recipients of this year's awards include accomplished Drake staff and faculty members, a career educator, a dedicated public servant, an up-and-coming CEO, and an entrepreneur and advocate for diversity and inclusion. The Drake University National Alumni Association will host the 202  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 30 -- Drake University issued the following news release: The 2024 winners of the Social Impact Research and Outreach Awards were announced today by Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business. This annual program recognizes college faculty and staff who tackle pressing issues facing society through their scholarship, and work in the community and around the globe. Each of the five winning submissions will receive an award made possible by Larry and Kathi Zimpleman-  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 30 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced an 11-state lawsuit challenging President Biden's second attempt at unconstitutional student debt cancellation. Attorney General Bird took Biden to court as part of a 2022 lawsuit challenging his earlier student debt scheme. The lawsuit accused the Biden Administration of illegally canceling $430 billion in student loans and   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 30 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on March 29, 2024: The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded approximately $125,000 in Certified Local Government Grants to nine communities around the state. The Certified Local Government program encourages governmental partnerships, provides training and technical assistance, and supports preservation of historic resources at the local level. Iowa's program is one of the largest  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, March 30 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: Randy Pilkington, executive director of the University of Northern Iowa Business & Community Services, is the 2024 recipient of the Cedar Valley Legacy Award from Grow Cedar Valley. Pilkington received the award at the Grow Cedar Valley Annual Celebration on March 28. The Cedar Valley Legacy Award recognizes Pilkington for his continued leadership and noteworthy contributions to the Cedar Valley t  more