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State Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Friday May 24, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Zach Nunn Still Refuses To Hold Public Events
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In a new interview, Zach Nunn bragged about "being in the district and hearing from people firsthand." This couldn't be more misleading - Nunn has only held TWO in-person, publicized events since getting elected to Congress. In fact, he's the only member of Iowa's federal delegation who hasn't held a single in-person town hall over the last year. Now, Nunn is returning to Washington today   more

Iowa American Water Announces 2023 Water Quality Reports Now Available Online
DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 24 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Today, Iowa American Water announced that its 2023 Water Quality Reports are now available to customers on the company's website at https://www.amwater.com/iaaw/. Iowa American Water continues to meet or surpass water quality standards across the state. Also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, the publications are offered for each of the company's water  more

Iowa Education Dept. Awards Nearly $900,000 to Expand Summer Meal Sites for Children
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 24 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: The Iowa Department of Education today awarded nearly $900,000 in competitive grants to 38 school districts and other qualified organizations to help more Iowa children and teens access nutritious meals and snacks during the summer months. The grant awards will support 61 new summer meal sites in areas not previously served through expanding participation in two existing state-adminis  more

Iowa Gov. Reynolds Requests Expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Widespread Flooding
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 24 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Governor Kim Reynolds has requested an expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms and widespread flooding that occurred on May 21, 2024. The letter requests activation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance Program and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans for the following fou  more

Iowa Natural Resources Dept.: After Years of Cloudy Conditions, the Trout Run Project is Aiming for a Brighter Future for an Essential Water Source in Northeast Iowa
DECORAH, Iowa, May 24 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: A new phase of watershed project work has begun in Decorah with the approval of the Trout Run Watershed Plan. The Trout Run and Siewers Spring project, funded by EPA Section 319 grants, is a collaboration between the DNR 319 Program and DNR Fisheries. The project aims to provide increased technical assistance and cost-share for soil health and water quality practices for farmers and landowners i  more

Iowa Natural Resources Dept.: Air Quality Permits for Review
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 24 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on May 23, 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 (https://www.io  more