WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Two years ago, Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted against the Inflation Reduction Act and the expansion of the ACA subsidies that kept health care costs down. If Miller-Meeks has her way, she would let these subsidies expire and raise health care costs on an estimated 27,000 people in Iowa's First Congressional District. Without the ACA subsidies, enrollees in IA-01 will pay ro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Two years ago, Zach Nunn opposed the Inflation Reduction Act and the expansion of the ACA subsidies that kept health care costs down. If Zach Nunn has his way, he would let these subsidies expire and raise health care costs on an estimated 28,000 people in Iowa's Third Congressional District. Without the ACA subsidies, enrollees in IA-03 will pay roughly $950 more for healt  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- Dubuque Community Schools issued the following news release: The Dubuque Community School District and the Dubuque Esports League (DEL) are pleased to announce an innovative partnership that will establish a new esports program for students enrolled at Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School. One of the fastest growing activities in the world, esports is a form of competitive video gaming where players compete against each other in organized tournaments an  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today co-led a 19-state coalition in a letter to ActBlue, one of the nation's largest political campaign fundraising platforms, demanding proof of its donation verification systems amid concerns of illegal donating. Verifying campaign donations prevents illegal donation schemes that may compromise elections. Illegal donation concerns include donors   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today sued the Biden-Harris Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") over a new rule that restricts how much money jails and prisons can charge inmates for phone calls, depriving the facilities of funding and resources that they depend on to reduce risks and solve crimes. The States make the case that the rule will jeopardize public safety and place  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * Reclamation projects re-establish productive uses of the land and enhance habitat availability while improving water quality and soil health * * * Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is beginning construction on seven additional abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects in southeast Iowa. All  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * Minnesota-based company, which operates a processing facility in Charles City and contracts with Iowa farmers, is financially unable to provide feed for approximately 1.3 million broiler chickens * * * The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship was granted an emergency court order today to take immediate care, custody and control of approximately 1  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Gov. Kim Reynolds was recently named a 2024 Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine. For a quarter century, the publication has honored a group of bipartisan public servants across the country who have made a positive, lasting impact on the people of their cities, counties, or states through dedication and difference-making efforts. Gov. Reynolds is the only governor to be named to this year's li  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $190,000 in grants have been awarded to 10 rural Iowa communities through three Empower Rural Iowa Grant programs. The grant awards will support rural initiatives including housing, child care and business/community growth. "Rural communities are at the heart of who we are as a state, and we're committed to ensu  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- The Iowa State Auditor issued the following 81-page audit report on Oct. 2, 2024, entitled "Report on Special Investigation of the Tama County Department of Conservation." Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents ...Page Auditor of State's Report ...3-4 Investigative Summary: Background Information ...5-6 Detailed Findings ...6-13 Recommended Control Procedures ...14-15 Exhibits: ...Exhibit Summary of Findings ...A ...18 Unsupported Menards Purchases ...B  more

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- Morningside University issued the following news: In a groundbreaking move to enhance access to higher education, Morningside University has announced the Siouxland Proud, Mside Bound Initiative for Fall 2025. This initiative will provide full tuition coverage for up to 100 new first-time, full-time residential undergraduate students who live and/or attend a school district from select counties in the Siouxland region. "Increasing access and opportunity for students  more