DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 18 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Fall trout spawn in full swing 2025 * Brilliant fall colors are not only found in trees, but also in streams and the Manchester Fish Hatchery. These underwater splashes of color are signs that trout spawning season is in full swing. Thanks to an increase in self-sustaining, naturally reproducing brown trout populations, there was no need to collect brown trout eggs this fall. Toda  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 19 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * IEDA Awards More Than $23 Million to Restore 11 Historic Iowa Properties The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced more than $23 million in awards through the Historic Preservation Tax Credit program to revitalize 11 historic properties across the state -- from a former high school to a long-standing industrial icon. The most recent application round opened in  more

AMES, Iowa, Nov. 19 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Engineers work to recruit students, narrow U.S. talent gap in semiconductor workforce Iowa State University researchers are taking action to help build a semiconductor workforce for the country. "Today, semiconductor chips are driving the AI revolution, and chip companies are aggressively looking for new talent to meet their growing needs," said Santosh Pandey, an associate professor of electrical and compu  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 18 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Wildlife Action Plan Revision available for public comment * The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on the second comprehensive review and revision to the State Wildlife Action Plan, "Securing a Future for Fish and Wildlife: A Conservation Legacy for Iowans." The plan is available for review online at www.iowadnr.gov/iwap. Comments may be submitted by em  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU filmmaker's new series captures stories, traditions of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska * LAWRENCE A University of Kansas filmmaker and scholar has released a new YouTube series capturing stories and traditions of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Rebekka Schlichting, assistant professor of the practice at the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications, released the serie  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 18 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents 2025 * Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024. The law folded the trail user permit into the annual snowmobile registration fee, which will now be $30 plus administration fees. The previous price for each ty  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Mariannette Miller-Meeks Spotted Flying First Class * Miller-Meeks Must Answer: Are You Flying First Class on Taxpayers' Dime? A newly released photo shows Mariannette Miller-Meeks flying first class from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Iowans deserve answers about whether Miller-Meeks is flying first class on the taxpayer's dime. REMINDER: Out-of-touch Miller-Meeks vote  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 18 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Soaring Toward the Future: Nationwide Foundation Helps Eagles Take Flight at Blank Park Zoo * Blank Park Zoo Groundbreaking 2 In the heart of Iowa, a new chapter in wildlife conservation is taking flight. Bald eagles at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines are getting a new home thanks to the support of the Nationwide Foundation. The Wild Iowa exhibit broke ground this November as par  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 18 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * [Dec 01] SRF Project Compliance Specialist - Water Quality Bureau * This position performs professional duties under the direction of the SRF Coordinator and Supervisor to support and ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and program requirements associated with the State Revolving Fund (SRF). The role is essential to ensuring that all state and federal require  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 18 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Summer seasonal Water Patrol Officer positions open * The temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement 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 and s  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Nov. 19 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque Redesigns LIFE Adult Degree Program in a HyFlex Format in Spring 2026 The University of Dubuque has redesigned its Learning Institute for Fulfillment and Engagement (LIFE) program to give adult learners more control over their education than ever before. Launching spring 2026, LIFE HyFlex maintains UD's unique one class at a time adult learner format while adding new and improve  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. 19 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * Isak Kim receives Global Research Partnership Award to develop mental health app for students With a global vision and a deep commitment to mental health, University of Iowa assistant professor Isak Kim is developing a new app designed to support students' well-being and prevent mental health crises. Backed by a $10,000 Global Research Partnership Award from UI International Programs, Kim'  more