DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that her office will lead the prosecution against a non-U.S. citizen, legally residing in the United States, who was arrested Wednesday in Marshall County for alleged voter fraud. Jorge Oscar Sanchez-Vasquez, a 42-year-old man from Marshalltown, was arrested for two counts of election misconduct. He was charged for registering to  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 20 -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release: Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9 percent in August, ending a four-month stint at 2.8 percent. Sparked primarily by retirements, the state's labor force participation rate fell to 66.3 percent from 66.4 percent in July. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.2 percent. "National headwinds continue to cause Iowa employers some collective concern about un  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news: With harvest upon us and the winter months approaching, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is reminding propane consumers to top off their propane tanks. With strong supply and prices comparable to the start of last year's heating season, this is a good time for propane users to ensure their home and livestock barn heating as well as grain drying needs are met. "If you utilize propane to heat   more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: The Dubuque Music Men Barbershop Chorus will welcome The Newfangled Four as the headline quartet for their annual barbershop show. Diamonds Are Forever, And So Is Barbershop will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque. The Dubuque Music Men Barbershop Chorus is the primary performing ensemble of the Dubuque chapter of the Barber  more