WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hiring Iowa residents to support the severe weather recovery efforts. Positions include Site Inspectors and Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager. The temporary positions are for 120 days and may be extended, in 120-day increments, for a maximum 365-day appointment, based on the needs of the disaster. All can  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 14 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on June 13, 2024: Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that four Iowa community colleges will receive a total of over $3.6 million in competitive grants through the state's Career Academy Incentive Fund to empower more students with multiple pathways to postsecondary success through partnerships between community colleges, schools, industry and community stakeholders  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, with a coalition of 42 other attorneys general, today announced a $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson ("J&J"). The settlement resolves allegations of deceptive marketing practices related to J&J's talc-based baby powder and body powder products. J&J has sold these products for more than a century. While this lawsuit targeted  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a herd of dairy cattle in Sioux County, Iowa. * * * About HPAI HPAI is a viral disease that affects both wild and domestic bird populations as well as l  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release: The Iowa Department of Education announced five Iowa school districts have been selected to pilot a new program leveraging school-community partnerships to expand access to child care while supporting high school students earning a national child development credential. In support of the pilot, the school districts were awarded a total of over $140,000 in the first rounds of competitive grants throu  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Jeffrey McDaniel as a district judge in Judicial District 7. McDaniel, of Bettendorf, Iowa, serves as shareholder and president of Brooks Law Firm, P.C. He received his undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Iowa. McDaniel fills a vacancy created following the retirement of the Hon. John D. Telleen. Judicial Dis  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following news release: A Waukee man pleaded guilty on June 10 to wire fraud and money laundering charges. According to public court records, William Jack Berg, 51, sold life insurance, annuities, and similar products to individuals in Central Iowa, Saint Louis, and other regions while acting as a financial advisor to many individuals in these areas. From at least January 2019, and contin  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 13 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Stein led a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general in reaching a landmark $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson to resolve allegations that it deceptively marketed the safety and purity of its baby and body powder products containing talc. As part of the investigation and resulting settlement, which is pending approval by a judge, John  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 13 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced that he and 42 other attorneys general have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As part of this settlement, which is pending judicial approval, Nevada will receive $6,131,236.22. "This case sho  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 14 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Utah Attorney General Reyes, on behalf of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and with 42 other attorneys general, reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As part of the settlement, Utah will receive $7,540,013 over four years, for approximately $1.88 million each  more