DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today co-led a 20-state coalition in a letter to the Biden-Harris administration, demanding it stop its fearmongering attempt to block state laws that protect Americans from discriminatory debanking. Debanking discriminates against Americans for their religious and political beliefs and denies them access to basic resources such as bank accounts or   more

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: * * * Water quality remains compliant with all regulatory standards, and company continues to replace lead service lines at no direct cost to customers * * * Iowa American Water has developed a robust, interactive web-based map and is encouraging customers to view and/or report what material their water service line is made of. The map can be found at https://www.amwate  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 1 -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College has become one of 80 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network, formerly known as the Center for First-generation Student Success. Among Iowa institutions, Luther joins the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and Drake University in the 429-member nationwide network. To be selected as a FirstGen Forward Network Member, Luther College displayed a demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advanc  more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 2 -- Mount Mercy University issued the following news: St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are poised to expand academic offerings, athletic programs and innovative opportunities for students of both universities through the signing of a strategic agreement. The agreement is subject to applicable regulatory approvals with a goal of ultimately combining the two universities. "We are thrilled to have the affirmatio  more