WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Democratic Iowa House Candidate Angel Ramirez Clinches Sweeping Victory in Special Election Today, the DNC congratulates Democratic candidate Angel Ramirez for her victory in tonight's Iowa House District 78 special election. With this victory, the Iowa Legislature gains another Democrat who will fight for working people and defend against Republicans' extreme agenda. Ramirez's   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 30 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds signs HF 782, bill to limit cell phones in schools into law Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 782, an Act relating to electronic devices in schools, including student access during instructional hours and school safety plans and including effective date provisions. "The data tells us Gen Z spends six hours per day on their phones. 72% of high school teachers say cell phone di  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 30 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Natural Resource Commission to Meet on May 8 in Des Moines Des Moines, Iowa - The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on May 8, at 9:30 a.m., in the Walnut Woods conference room, 6200 Park Avenue, in Des Moines. The meeting is open to the public. Two new commissioners will be sworn in during the May meet  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 30 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Announces Awards for 95 Projects to Expand Drivers' Access to E15 in Iowa # Iowa gas stations in 38 counties to receive cost-share grants through the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program DES MOINES, Iowa (April 30, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently appro  more