NORFOLK, Virginia, May 13 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Clive Police Department Nabs PETA Award for Saving Duckling Trapped in Storm Drain Clive, Iowa - A Compassionate Police Department Award is on its way from PETA to the Clive Police Department in recognition of Officer Gage Hawk's kindness and determination in rescuing a baby duck who had become trapped inside a storm drain on May 2. After removing the drain's  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Iowa Barbers, House Member Push for Reintroduction of Barbering Reform Bill After Senate Watered Bill Down DES MOINES, Iowa-- Today, Rep. Derek Wulf reintroduced language to HF 711 that would create an establishment training program for barbers. Currently, barbers have only two options for training: barbering school or a structured apprenticeship. This creates a third, more   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

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

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