CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * California Air Guard Spearheads Joint MQ-9 Operations in Exercise Resolute Forces Pacific 2025 * In a significant demonstration of enterprise leadership in advanced capabilities, the California Air National Guard's 163rd Attack Wing spearheaded MQ-9 operations during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, or REFORPAC. REFORPAC is the U.S. Air Force's largest-ever contingency resp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSFR) -- Cambrex Charles City, Iowa, has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration to be registered as an importer of a variety of compounds including psilocybin, coca leaves and opium raw. According to the application, the company intends to bring in psilocybin for use in formulation and clinical trial support for their clientele. The other substances--4-anilino-N-phenethyl-4piperidine (ANPP), phenylacetone, coca leaves, op  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, 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  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * McIntosh Woods State Park reopening August 22 * VENTURA - McIntosh Woods State Park is re-opening after a July 29 derecho storm caused significant tree damage at the park. The campground, boat ramp and fish cleaning station will all be open for public use starting today. According to park staff, while the roads are clear and passable, large piles of tree debris will be addressed i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Tax Law Benefits Iowans * Q: What are you hearing from Iowans during your county meetings? A: During the month of August, I take advantage when the Senate's not in session to spend all my time in Iowa. As usual, I'm continuing my annual 99 county meetings and listening to Iowans across the state. By the end of the month, I'll have reached 87 of our 99 counties so far this year and will br  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Presents The Big Show's Bob Quinn with the 200th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award * # Farm Broadcaster Celebrated for Four Decades of Dedication to Iowa's Agricultural Community DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today presented the 200th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Bob Quinn of The Big Show during a special surpr  more