DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Air quality permits for review, published 08/21/2025 * DES MOINES - The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Shaheen Highlight Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - In honor of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) are leading efforts to highlight the dangers of fentanyl and how Americans can best protect themselves from the deadly drug. Earlier this month, the Senate unanimou  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Iowa Bankers Association, Johnston, has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency advocating for the rescission of the 2023 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Final Rule. The IBA represents a vast majority of the banks operating in Iowa, amounting to 97 percent of the 265 financial institutions in the state. The IBA asserts that replacing  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Des Moines, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) urging federal authorities to prioritize funding and support for essential transportation infrastructure. The organization emphasizes the critical role such infrastructure plays in enhancing quality of life, stimulating economic growth, and attracting a workforce vital for rural communities. In its communication, INHF outlines the signific  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Leads Roundtable with Restaurant and Hotel Owners in Clinton * Clinton, IA - U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) led a roundtable with restaurant and hotel owners from across Iowa's First District to discuss how the pro-growth provisions in the reconciliation bill are supporting small businesses, workers, and local communities. At the roundtable, participants  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Leads Second Hospital Roundtable in Davenport with Iowa HHS Director Kelly Garcia and Regional Hospital Leaders * DAVENPORT, IA - U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) convened her second hospital roundtable with Iowa HHS Director Kelly Garcia and leaders from seven hospitals across Southeast Iowa to focus on strengthening rural health care delivery and ensuring   more