DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 25 -- Luther College issued the following news: Tickets for Luther College's award-winning annual Christmas at Luther performance go on sale to the general public starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Limited in-person tickets are available for performances running Dec. 5-8 in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall, and unlimited livestream tickets are available for the performance on Sunday, Dec. 8. Prospective students can receive free tickets to attend the Christmas   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Stephen Stone On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) linked to McDonald's quarter pounders. According to the Associated Press, 49 cases between Sept. 27 through Oct. 11 were reported in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Known widely as E. coli, the bacteri  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has concluded that the September 16, 2024, fatal shooting of Joshua Green by three Des Moines police officers was legally justified. The Attorney General's conclusion was based on a review and investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. The investigation found that on September 16, around 1:40 a.m., two  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: On September 30, Pure Prairie Poultry, Inc. notified the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship that, due to their financial position, they were unable to purchase feed for approximately 1.3 million broiler chickens located at 13 Iowa farms. Upon notification, the Department coordinated with state and federal agencies, as well as industry partners, to seek a possible sol  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services's Insurance Division issued the following news release: The Iowa Insurance Division entered into a Consent Order with Recon Roofing & Construction on October 24 following a cease-and-desist order issued by the Iowa Insurance Division related to issues in unlicensed public adjusting this past June. Following the issuance of the cease-and-desist order, Recon Roofing & Construction undertook efforts to remediate   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 25 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR's website at www.iowadnr.gov  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 25 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits.  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 25 -- Drake University issued the following news release: The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) are proud to launch a partnership that will promote civility at work. Research from SHRM shows that more than half (58%) of U.S. workers believe our society is uncivil, and U.S. organizations collectively lose approximately $2 billion per day in reduced productivity and absenteeism. Through available resourc  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: Two years after the University of Northern Iowa announced a major capital campaign to renovate the UNI-Dome, the first phase of the project has been completed and the university is seeking to launch the next phase. Phase two of the project will go before the Iowa Board of Regents at its November meeting for approval. The second phase looks to elevate the fan experience inside the UNI-Dome with a com  more

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: The V Foundation for Cancer Research has invested millions in cutting-edge research to uncover cures for cancer and an Iowa State University alum is leading that effort. Shane Jacobson, CEO of the V Foundation, will discuss the foundation's approach to investing in research advances during a lecture at 6 p.m. Oct. 30, in the Memorial Union, room 2630. As part of his presentation, "Journey to the Future: Ho  more