SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July 16 -- Briar Cliff University issued the following news: * * * Briar Cliff University Names Hanson Chief Operating Officer Briar Cliff University has named Dr. Cyndi Hanson as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Hanson will provide leadership and oversight for Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, and the University Safety Committee, along with Briar Cliff's dining and catering partnership with Aramark. "Cyndi's institutional k  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 13 -- The Cardinal Newman Society, a Catholic organization for religious and educational purposes, issued the following commentary by President, CEO and founder Patrick Reilly: * * * Supreme Court Protects Female Athletes in 27 States, But Gender Ideology Plays On On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. B. P. J. and Little v. Hecox that states may limit participation in female sports to female students. It's a step in the right direction, espec  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Iowa Hit With Record Layoffs Iowa employers laid off 656 workers in June, the highest monthly loss since June 2025 - Iowa's economy continues to crumble under a decade of one-party rule, as a slew of companies announced far-reaching layoffs this June. Whirlpool Corp., the Iowa Department of Management, Plastic Products Co., BrandFX, and Wells Fargo are all closing plants or firing worker  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Democrats Raise Over $1,600 for Des Moines Flood Victims During the 2026 Liberty and Justice Celebration on Sunday, the Iowa Democratic Party raised $1,625 that will be distributed to local flood victims via IMPACT Community Action Partnership. Heavy rain in late June and early July caused flood damage to several residences near Fourmile Creek and around the Des Moines Metro area. "Thanks  more

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July 13 -- Morningside University issued the following news: * * * Morningside University's Dr. Kelly Chaney Named 2026 NetVUE Grant Recipient for Vocational Exploration Dr. Kelly Chaney, dean of the Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside University, has been named a 2026 recipient of a NetVUE Grant to Individuals for Vocational Exploration. The award recognizes Chaney's work helping students discover purpose and calling through their education. The grant is admi  more