DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Air quality permits for review, published 11/06/2025 * 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 on  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Zach Lahn Running for Governor in Iowa * DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement in response to Zach Lahn running for governor in Iowa: "If two's company and three's a crowd, Zach Lahn's entrance into the five-man race for Iowa's GOP nomination for governor is nothing short of a clown car. Just like his opponents, Lahn's toxic record includes opposing Medicaid ex  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Announces Updates to Pesticide Applicator Rules to Align with EPA Standards * Rule changes align with federal standards and take effect January 1, 2026 DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 6, 2025) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) today provided updates to Iowa's pesticide applicator certification and tr  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 7 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * 10 Communities Receive $950,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $950,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 communities across the state. The grants help rehabilitate underutilized downtown buildings to stimulate economic growth and further investment in Iowa's historic main streets. Projects include:   more

ORANGE CITY, Iowa, Nov. 7 -- Northwestern College issued the following news: * * * Northwestern College announces property acquisition Northwestern College has officially acquired the property of Mulder Auto Tire and Lube, as well as the Subway building, at the corner of Highway 10 and K-64 in Orange City. The buildings are adjacent to the Korver Visual Arts Center and across from DeWitt Theatre Arts Center, providing a highly visible and integrated setting for future campus expansion. The a  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Invites Iowa-Based Livestock Vaccine Developers to Apply for Research Grant * Initiative strengthens Iowa's foreign animal disease preparedness and supports innovation in vaccine research DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 6, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the availability of the Livestock Protection Innovation Grant to support an Iowa-ba  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Nov. 7 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * Significant Number of Specimens Identified Through the Franzen Biodiversity Fellowship at Wolter Woods and Prairies SHERRILL, Iowa - Environmental science major Tatum Levendahl has systematically surveyed a variety of fungi, arthropods, plants, and more at the University of Dubuque's Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Retreat Center. "One of the most exciting organisms to add to t  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Water Summary Update: Drought watch issued for southeast Iowa after dry October * DES MOINES - Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Reduced rainfall since late summer finally took a toll as drought returned to the state in early October and expanded in southe  more