DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 31 -- Luther College issued the following news: This 2024 Homecoming season, Luther College continued the tradition of presenting the Weston Noble, Dr. Carlo A. Sperati and Hemp Prize awards, which recognize musical excellence and achievement. Student and alumni award winners are recognized each year during the annual Homecoming concert. 2024 Weston Noble Award David Judisch, Luther College professor emeritus of music, is the 2024 recipient of the Weston Noble Award. Westo  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 1 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that the League of United Latin American Citizens ("LULAC") is suing the State for protecting election integrity by verifying that voters are citizens. Attorney General Bird released the following response: "Iowa law guarantees that every eligible voter can vote and every legal vote will count. But now, with only a few days unt  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 1 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release: Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced it was awarded a multi-year competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education totaling over $24 million to advance effective evidence-based literacy practices and interventions across the state. "Reading is an essential skill that sets students up for success in school and beyond," said Gov. Reynolds. "Iowa is prioritizing   more