DES MOINES, Iowa, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has concluded that the March 16, 2024, fatal shooting of Tyler Stansberry by Fort Dodge Police Department officers was legally justified. Stansberry charged at the officers from a hiding place a few feet away with a knife in each hand before the officers fired in self-defense. The Attorney General's conclu  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 26 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that she will lead a trade mission to India later this year to strengthen Iowa's trade and investment relationship with one of the world's fastest growing economies. The trade mission is planned for September 13-22, 2024, and will include Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and a delegation of agricultural and business leaders. "India is the world's lar  more

AMES, Iowa, April 26 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: As corn and soybean farmers in Iowa begin spring planting, drought remains a concern and market conditions suggest profits will be tight. Iowa State University agricultural experts are available for media interviews on a variety of issues. Here's what three of them are thinking about the 2024 growing season: Chad Hart, professor of economics and ISU Extension and Outreach grain markets specialist Followi  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 26 -- The Iowa Utilities Board issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Iowa-American Water Company (Iowa-American) filed customer notices with the IUB today regarding its proposed water and sewer rate increases. The notices, filed in Docket No. RPU-2024-0002, include locations for in-person consumer comment meetings for which the IUB previously approved dates in an April 8, 2024 order (https://wcc.efs.iowa.gov/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&RevisionSelectionM  more

AMES, Iowa, April 25 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Two Iowa State University students and one recent graduate will travel abroad after they were selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright awards, announced this month, give grants to participants who wish to pursue graduate studies, conduct research or teach English abroad. The three awardees accepted into the program this year with ISU connections are: Summer Awad, a graduate stude  more

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, April 25 -- Morningside University issued the following news: Morningside University is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $2 million lead gift from alumnus Tom Rosen '70. The gift will serve as the base funds for the design and construction of a state-of-the-art School of Business building on the Morningside University campus. "It's so encouraging that alumni and friends like Tom are showing strong support for Morningside's future. Our business programs are among our larg  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 26 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Brynne Holsten Puhl of Lincoln to Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Court. The primary location of the vacancy is Lincoln, Lancaster County. Judges appointed to the court have statewide jurisdiction. Since 2015, Puhl has been an attorney with Atwood Law, focusing on the litigation and appeals of worker compensation cases in both Nebraska and Iowa. P  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, April 26 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: The Iowa Department of Education identifies a shortage of teachers with special education endorsements in school districts across Iowa. To address this need, the University of Northern Iowa is now offering new flexible, online pathways for practicing teachers to become licensed as instructional strategist special education teachers. Interested teachers can begin coursework as early as May. This p  more