DES MOINES, Iowa, April 13 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: 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 before fina  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 13 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting April 16. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. at the Iowa Economic Authority Building, Helmick Boardroom, 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines. The public can also attend via video conference or by phone.  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 13 -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) today is announcing new awards for its annual Registered Apprenticeship (RA) grants, injecting new funding into dozens of programs that are developing the next generation of the Iowa workforce. The grant funds, which involve two different programs, will support both existing and brand-new programs in Registered Apprenticeship, including many that are in  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law, mirroring Texas' controversial legislation, enabling law enforcement to arrest undocumented migrants found in the state after deportation or with pending orders. The move aligns with a broader Republican stance on immigration, highlighting ongoing tensions with the Biden administration and stirring debates on border security and migrant rights. Faculty e  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news on April 12, 2024: Shelley Hooks will be the first candidate for the vice chancellor for research position to visit the University of Kansas Lawrence campus and give a public presentation. Her presentation, which will detail her vision and strategies for the future of research and discovery at KU, will take place 2:30-3:30 p.m. April 15 in the auditorium at the 1502 Building, located at 15th and Iowa stre  more