DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * $450,000 in State Cost-Share Directed to Water Quality Practices Around 8 Public Iowa Lakes * # Proven water quality practices will help prevent nutrients from entering public lakes DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 5, 2025) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that nine Iowa Soil and Water   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 6 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * DMPS Welcomes Additional New Leaders for 2025-2026 Des Moines Public Schools is proud to announce more exceptional leaders taking on new roles for the 2025-2026 school year. These individuals bring a deep commitment to equity, instructional excellence, and the success of every student. Each leader reflects the priorities outlined in the DMPS Strategic Plan, especially our focus   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR to host an open house on the Black Hawk Wildlife Area * The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on Aug. 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Speaker Park Shelter House, 418 North Blossom Street, in Lake View. This is an opportunity to ask questions on habitat management, recreational use, and other topics of interest for the Black Hawk Wildlife Area.   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR Unveils New State Park-Inspired Playscape at Iowa State Fair * DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is introducing a new hands-on attraction at the Iowa State Fair: the Conservation Discovery Area, located at the historic DNR Building. This new playscape offers fairgoers of all ages a chance to experience elements from two well-known Iowa state parks-- Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: On Medicaid's 60th Anniversary, Democrats Across the Country Hold GOP Senate Candidates Accountable for Cheerleading Massive Cuts * On the 60th anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law, Democrats in Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, and North Carolina are slamming GOP Senate candidates and incumbents for their toxic plan that kicks millions off of their  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 6 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * Fairfield Becomes Iowa's Newest Main Street Community The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced that Fairfield has been designated as the state's newest Main Street Iowa community, marking a significant milestone in the city's commitment to downtown revitalization and long-term economic development. The announcement was made during the opening session of t  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Late summer underwater aquatic plant control for ponds * A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many can upset a fishing pond's balance and become a nuisance. Many pond owners struggle with how to control the amount of aquatic plants, without completely removing all of them, so they can enjoy their pond. Pond owners can use herbicides to reduce aquatic plants, but their growi  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 6 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Republican Candidates For Governor Support Abortion Ban, Want To Make It More Severe Proposed nationwide bans, closing women's healthcare clinics, banning contraceptives, and more * Des Moines - The Faith and Freedom Coalition hosted a forum last Thursday for Republican gubernatorial candidates. Many candidates attended, and they made very clear their extreme stances on abortion in our state and b  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 6 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Republican Don Bacon Says Iowa is in a 'Recession Economy' Both Iowa and Nebraska are suffering under Trump's disastrous trade policies * Des Moines - Unfortunately for Iowa Republicans, their fellow party member from Nebraska, Don Bacon, has spilled the beans on how poorly Iowa's economy is holding up under their leadership. While talking trade on a podcast this weekend, Rep. Bacon stated: "Nebr  more