WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: * * * RECEIPTS: Joni Ernst's Record On Iowa Farmers: "Let's make 'em squeal." Iowa farmers are getting a firsthand look at the consequences of Trump's ill-thought-out decision to slash agencies they depend on. Thanks to GOP-led cuts, the USDA workforce in Iowa has been slashed, leaving the state   more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, March 1 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * UNI financial aid expands to support student success and affordability CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa distributed $99.1 million in financial aid to students during the 2023-24 academic year, an increase of nearly 9% over the previous year. UNI financial aid includes grants and scholarships, loans, work study, and employment. Ninety-nine percent of first-year students rec  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 1 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release: * * * UnityPoint Clinic and Grand River Medical Group Announce New Partnership Grand River Medical Group (GRMG) and UnityPoint Clinic, UnityPoint Health's multi-specialty medical group, have announced plans to integrate, with GRMG physicians, advanced practice providers and team members becoming part of UnityPoint Clinic. This transition is expected to take 4-6 months, pending due diligence. UnityPoint Hea  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 1 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Year-round E15 Needed as Latest Data Shows Record Ethanol Production Driven by Exports, Not Domestic Use WEST DES MOINES, IA - Today the U.S. Energy Information Administration released final data showing U.S. ethanol production hit a record of 16.22 billion gallons in 2024. This is up more than 600 gallons over 2023. Additionally, ethanol exports increased more than 500   more