WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 13, 2025: * * * DGA Statement on Rep. Randy Feenstra Running for Governor in Iowa DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement in response to Rep. Randy Feenstra running for governor in Iowa: "Randy Feenstra's entrance into the Iowa governor's race throws the already wide-open, crowded, and expensive GOP primary field into more chaos. Feenstra has spent his time in Cong  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, May 14 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * Iowa State Board of Education grants re-accreditation to UNI Educator Preparation Program CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Affirming a reputation of quality in preparing tomorrow's teachers, the Iowa State Board of Education has unanimously approved full re-accreditation for the University of Northern Iowa Educator Preparation Program. The approval remains in effect through the next review scheduled for t  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 14 -- The Iowa Department of Transportation issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Draft FY 2026-2030 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program Presented to the Iowa Transportation Commission AMES, Iowa - May 13, 2025 - The Iowa Department of Transportation presented the Iowa Transportation Commission with the draft Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program at its meeting today. The draft Program documents investments in Iowa's multimo  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 13 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa's 2025 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment The air monitoring network plan will assist the Iowa DNR in its efforts to monitor the quality of Iowa's air and to keep the public aware of air quality problems. The plan is required by EPA's national ambient air monitoring regulations. It contains detailed information about the location and purpose of   more

DECORAH, Iowa, May 12 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * New experiential learning program to equip students for faith-based leadership in an ever-changing world # The Luther College Office of College Ministries is excited to announce the launch of its pilot program, "Called Outward: Exploring Skills for Faith-Based Leadership" for students starting in the 2025-26 academic year. Luther College students meet with Decorah-area congregation pastors and members at the fall mi  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Statement on Failed Pete Buttigieg in Iowa If you're covering today's phony "town hall" with failed Democrat Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, please consider the following statement: "Democrats in Iowa are completely out of touch, parachuting in a failed radical who supports biological men in girls' sports, free healthcare for illegal immigrants, and allowing illegals to decide  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 13 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Encourages Farmers to Sign-Up for Iowa's Cover Crop Cost-Share Program # Popular annual statewide program helps accelerate conservation momentum DES MOINES, Iowa (May 13, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering state cost-share incentives for using cover crops  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 14 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * 2025 Chlapaty and Butler Fellows to Conduct Research By Stacey Ortman DUBUQUE, Iowa - Fifteen University of Dubuque students from a variety of majors will participate in research and internship opportunities about bumble bees, spina bifida, online safety in middle schools, the future of patent law in the age of artificial intelligence, land management, and more this summer. The Joseph and Linda Chlap  more