Saturday - December 6, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Tuesday November 11, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Has Hell Frozen Over? Mariannette Miller-Meeks Wishes!
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Has Hell Frozen Over? Mariannette Miller-Meeks Wishes! * Across Iowa's 1st congressional district, Iowans are asking the question: has hell frozen over? Miller-Meeks gave her constituents a day's notice, for an event in the middle of the workday, apparently to fulfill her goal of making it as difficult as possible for her constituents to see her publicly. The Gazette : "Democrats  more

Iowa American Water Completes Acquisition of City of Low Moor's Water and Wastewater Systems
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 11 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Iowa American Water Completes Acquisition of City of Low Moor's Water and Wastewater Systems DAVENPORT, IA (NOVEMBER 10, 2025) - Iowa American Water announced today it has completed the acquisition of the water and wastewater systems of the City of Low Moor. The purchase of the system adds approximately 126 water and 128 wastewater connections to the company's Clinton servic  more

Peloton Statement Saturday: ESPN College Football features 18 of CFP Top 25 in Week 12
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Peloton Statement Saturday: ESPN College Football features 18 of CFP Top 25 in Week 12 * * Saturday's ABC slate includes three of four ranked-on-ranked clashes across all networks: No. 10 Notre Dame at No. 24 Pittsburgh, No. 12 Oklahoma at No. 4 Alabama and No. 11 Texas at No. 5 Georgia in primetime on ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One * ESPN Rad  more

Season's Second-to-Last Poll Sees Campbellsville (Ky.) Back in Top 10, Grand View (Iowa) No. 1
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Season's Second-to-Last Poll Sees Campbellsville (Ky.) Back in Top 10, Grand View (Iowa) No. 1 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Campbellsville (Ky.) re-entered the Top 10 at No. 10 and Montana Tech picked up a point on Friends (Kan.) to create a tie at No. 4, while Grand View (Iowa) earned one more first-place vote over last week to remain where the Vikings  more

Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development Nominee Smith Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Glen Smith, President Trump's nominee to be under secretary of Agriculture for rural development, from a Nov. 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, distinguished members of the Ag Committee; it is an honor to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the Under Secretary for Rural Development in the United States Departme  more

University of Iowa College of Engineering: Levee Survey a Proactive Step to Protecting Iowa Communities
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 11 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Levee survey a proactive step to protecting Iowa communities The Iowa Geological Survey is undertaking a comprehensive five-year project to survey and assess Iowa's 900 miles of levees using cutting-edge geophysical technology, an important precautionary measure to ensure flood protection is ready for the next natural disaster. Using an electromagnetic terrain conductivity meter uniquel  more

University of Iowa College of Engineering: NASA Sponsors UI Research to Advance Wildfire Air Quality Forecasting
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 11 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * NASA sponsors UI research to advance wildfire air quality forecasting A University of Iowa (UI) engineering researcher investigating air quality forecasting during wildfire events has received new backing from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to achieve more accurate forecasts and timely alerts. The project promises new tools to protect public health across the c  more