OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Omaha Division issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division are helping raise awareness to Red Ribbon Week with a 1,400-mile motorcycle ride beginning today in Omaha, that includes stops at capitol buildings in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, the five states that make up the DEA Omaha Division. Red Ribbon   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Education Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. F24CA0171) on Sept. 27, 2024, entitled "Linn-Mar Community School District's Use of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Grant Funds." Here are excerpts: * * * To: McKenzie Snow, Director, Iowa Department of Education, 400 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50319 Dear Director Snow: Enclosed is our final report, "Linn-Mar Community School District's Use of Elementary and Seco  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Des Moines, Iowa FEMA Mitigation Helpline is available to survivors who are ready and interested in talking with a repair/rebuilding specialist. Iowa residents with homes affected by this year's flooding can get helpful advice from a specialist on the FEMA Mitigation Helpline at 833-336-2487. Lines are open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If no ans  more