DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 4 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2025: * * * DMPS Files Lawsuit Against Superintendent Search Firm JG Consulting Lawsuit alleges breach of contract and negligence in recommending Superintendent Today, the Des Moines Public Schools Board held a discussion and Board Chair Jackie Norris directed counsel to pursue legal action against One-Fourth Consulting LLC d/b/a JG Consulting, the search firm hired by the Des Moines School  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 4 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty, student join EPA research ship to survey impact of low oxygen in Lake Erie A Northwest Missouri State University student and faculty member recently joined students in Michigan and Ohio for a research expedition to better understand contaminants and shoreline erosion at Lake Erie. "I was grateful to be offered it and for the chance to get real-world experience," said William T  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * [Dec 15] Seasonal Water Patrol Officer - Law Enforcement (LE) Bureau * The temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR LE Bureau are positions of high responsibility. Diverse duties include checking for compliance with Iowa's navigation and fishing regulations and helping to ensure a safe recreational environment for the public. Water Patrol Officers also provide public assistance an  more