DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 -- Drake University issued the following news release: * * * Drake University's Dr. Kelly Bruhn Inducted into PRSA College of Fellows Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Professor of Public Relations and Associate Dean of the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC), has been inducted into the prestigious Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) College of Fellows. This honor is reserved for the nation's most esteemed public relations professionals. B  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Groom Curriculum * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Groom Curriculum of Palo Alto County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "Since 2022, founder of Groom Curriculum Sierra E  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Leads Legislation to Support Rural Behavioral Health by Fully Funding Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced the Farmers First Act, which would expand and improve behavioral health services in rural communities and connect those in times of crisis with trained medical professionals to receive the personalized care tha  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Report Concludes Secret Service Failure to Share Threat Information Allowed for Preventable Tragedy in Butler, Identifies Path Forward for Agency Improvements Secret Service received threat intel 10 days before Butler rally; Major gaps in internal policies and procedures contributed to massive security breakdown * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Grassley: Senate Judiciary Committee Will Abide by Precedent, Vote on Bove's Nomination Thursday Grassley releases analysis of whistleblower allegations * Citing Senate Judiciary Committee precedent, Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today announced the Committee will not hold a second hearing on Emil Bove's nomination to the United St  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 15, 2025: * * * IDP Chair Hart Issues Statement on Rising Inflation DES MOINES - Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement regarding the announcement that inflation numbers picked up again in June: "President Trump and Republicans in Congress were elected to bring down costs for regular families. Instead, they have put forth policies that will do the opposite. The presid  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging federal regulators to consider deregulatory measures that would alleviate administrative burdens faced by healthcare providers. The association represents 123 hospitals across Iowa and emphasizes that excessive regulation and associated paperwork are detracting from patient care and driving up healthcare costs. In its letter, IHA highlights   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Judiciary Witnesses Call for Congressional Action on Organized Retail Crime, Endorse Grassley-Led Bill In response to questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) at a hearing today, witnesses urged congressional action to address the nationwide scourge of organized retail crime and endorsed the Grassley-  more

ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Liang Dong joins UGA as Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar He is known for innovative research in sensors and precision agriculture By David Mitchell Liang Dong, professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Microelectronics Research Center at Iowa State University, is set to become the University of Georgia's newest Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar, effective Aug. 1  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Builds on Record-Setting Confirmation Pace with First Judicial Confirmation * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed the Senate's confirmation of Whitney D. Hermandorfer to be a United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. Hermandorfer was confirmed by a vote of 46-42 and is the first judicial nominee to be confirmed during the 119 th Congr  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 -- John Stoddard Cancer Center, a part of UnityPoint Health, issued the following news release: * * * UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center Expands Cancer Services with New Medical Oncology and Hematology Clinic * UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center is expanding its commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care with the opening of a new medical oncology and hematology clinic along with expanded chemotherapy infusion services th  more