News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors
'Miracle Treat Day' returns July 30
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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'Miracle Treat Day' returns July 30
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FARGO, N.D. - A slight glimpse of winter is on the horizon, with blizzards in the forecast.
Thursday, July 30, is Miracle Treat Day, where local Dairy Queen locations give you a chance to satisfy that sugar rush and help children in need at the same time. Area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations are bringing health and hope to
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ABI Survey Finds Iowa Employers Focused on Workforce
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 23 -- The Iowa Association of Business and Industry issued the following news release:
[Category: Business]
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ABI Survey Finds Iowa Employers Focused on Workforce
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DES MOINES, Iowa -Results from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry's (ABI) third quarter 2026 Quarterly Business Survey show Iowa employers continuing to invest in their businesses while taking a more cautious view of the economy heading into the second half of the year.
Key survey findings
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Air quality permits for review, published 07/23/2026
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 23 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Air quality permits for review, published 07/23/2026
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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 o
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America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
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WASHINGTON (July 23, 2026) -Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), released a statement today highlighting how investor-owned electric companies are serving customers while driving opportunity and economic development in communities across the country.
" America's ele
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Cornyn-Grassley Bill to Lower Drug Costs Passes Senate Unanimously
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Cornyn-Grassley Bill to Lower Drug Costs Passes Senate Unanimously
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed the Senate's unanimous passage of the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, which would help lower drug prices by preventing bad actors in the pharmaceutical industry from deliberately abusing the patent system. The legislation is led by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and also
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Cotality: U.S. Homeowners Reach a Historic Wealth Plateau
IRVINE, California, July 24 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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US homeowners reach a historic wealth plateau
Homeowners' wealth is on a solid foundation, with net equity for mortgages reaching $17.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Cotality's Homeowner Equity Insights Report.
Most American homeowners now have a comfortable equity cushion. Across 56.7 million U.S. properties, the average borrower has $310,500 in home equity.
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DNR accepting public comment for 401 certification of permit
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 23 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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DNR accepting public comment for 401 certification of permit
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DES MOINES -The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public and stakeholder comments regarding the proposed Section 401 Water Quality Certification of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Regional Permit 33.
Regional Permits are general permits authorizing certain activities under Section 404 of the fe
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Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Discharge of Toxic Metals From Coal Ash
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center posted the following news release:
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Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Discharge of Toxic Metals from Coal Ash
"Iowa DNR must comply with the Clean Water Act and make Alliant stop this toxic pollution as soon as possible"
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Today, the Environmental Law & Policy Center, along with other Iowa environmental groups, sued the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for approving permits that allow hazardous disposal prac
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Taylor's Maid-Rite
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release:
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Taylor's Maid-Rite
RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Taylor's Maid-Rite of Marshall County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99
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Ernst Says Failing to End Government Grift Is the Greatest Fraud of All
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Says Failing to End Government Grift Is the Greatest Fraud of All
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WASHINGTON - Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) called on Congress to crack down on rampant government fraud by passing her Protecting American Taxpayers Act, exposing how weak oversight and outdated payment systems have allowed scammers to siphon billions of taxpayer dollars.
Speaking on the Senate floor, Ernst said th
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration amended instrument flight procedures and related takeoff and departure requirements at airports across the U.S. in a final rule published July 23, 2026, to support safe and efficient operations within the National Airspace System.
The rule establishes, amends, suspends or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at airport
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Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition issued the following news release:
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Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day
Today, nearly 40 farmers, ranchers, and agriculture stakeholders participated in a National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Lobby Day. Farmers from 12 states - California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and
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Fredrikson Receives Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Fredrikson Receives Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide
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Fredrikson's Trusts & Estates Group was ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law in Minnesota and North Dakota in the 2026 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
The guide also ranked estate planning attorneys William J. Brody, Jessica L. Foss, William L. Guy III, Dale J. Schoonover, Cameron
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Grassley Probes Meta on Disclosures Alleging Company Disregarded Child Safety Risks and Retaliated Against Whistleblowers
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Grassley Probes Meta on Disclosures Alleging Company Disregarded Child Safety Risks and Retaliated Against Whistleblowers
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is raising concerns about allegations that Meta has engaged in a longstanding campaign to discredit and malign whistleblowers as "leakers" for raising conce
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Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $2 Million to Support PET/CT Scanner Project at St. Anthony
NEW YORK, July 23 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release:
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Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $2 Million to Support PET/CT Scanner Project at St. Anthony
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CARROLL, Iowa, July 23, 2026 -St. Anthony Regional Hospital announced today that it has received a $2 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to support construction of a permanent PET/CT scanner suite, an important addition to local cancer care services.
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IHEA-USA Signs On as Partner for NSSF's First Shots
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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IHEA-USA Signs On as Partner for NSSF's First Shots
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce the International Hunter Education Association - United States of America (IHEA-USA) has become an official partner of NSSF's First Shots (r) program.
First Shots is an introductory and refresher target-shooting program
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Miller-Meeks Bill to Expose Billion-Dollar Boondoggles Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Miller-Meeks Bill to Expose Billion-Dollar Boondoggles Passes House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, legislation led by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) requiring public disclosure of any taxpayer-funded project more than $1 billion over budget or more than five y
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Mosquito research draws KSU environmental science major to the woods for the summer
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 23 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Mosquito research draws KSU environmental science major to the woods for the summer
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 23, 2026
Kennesaw State University senior Brooklyn Galvan has found a happy place for the summer - in the mosquito-infested woods near Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
The environmental science major is conducting research into mosquitoes as pollinators as part of the National Science Foundation
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No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large--And Counting: OIG Dismantles Gang-Fueled Pandemic Scam, Secures 40+ Convictions in New York and Tracks Millions in Stolen Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large--And Counting: OIG Dismantles Gang-Fueled Pandemic Scam, Secures 40+ Convictions in New York and Tracks Millions in Stolen Benefits
This week, with the support of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance's White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General
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REP LIEU'S BILL TO PREVENT FENTANYL OVERDOSES MOVES TO HOUSE FLOOR
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP LIEU'S BILL TO PREVENT FENTANYL OVERDOSES MOVES TO HOUSE FLOOR
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WASHINGTON D.C. - On July 21st, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to favorably report Tyler's Law out of committee with a vote of 46-0. Tyler's Law is a piece of bipartisan legislation designed to prevent fentanyl overdoses in the United States.
Introduced by Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County, Congressman Bob
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Sanford Westbrook Medical Center receives stroke recognition
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Westbrook Medical Center receives stroke recognition
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The post-acute care initiative provides a framework for assisting facilities to improve care according to the American Heart Association's rigorous science-based requirements for stroke rehabilitation, including program management, patient and caregiver education and support, care coordination, clinical management
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Circuit Judge, District Judge and U.S. Attorney
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Circuit Judge, District Judge and U.S. Attorney
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WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations:
* Daniel Desmond Domenico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, by a vote of 12-10.
* Matthew R. Byrne, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, by a vote of 12-10.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Circuit Judge, District Judge and U.S. Attorney
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Circuit Judge, District Judge and U.S. Attorney
The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations:
* Daniel Desmond Domenico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, by a vote of 12-10.
* Matthew R. Byrne, to be United States District Judge for the Southern Dis
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Sens. Schiff and Banks, Reps. Latta and Whitesides Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat AI Distillation and Other Attacks to National Security
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff and Banks, Reps. Latta and Whitesides Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat AI Distillation and Other Attacks to National Security
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Representatives Bob Latta (R-Ohio-5) and George Whitesides (D-Calif.-27) are introducing new bipartisan legislation to enhance the ability for AI labs and security r
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Support Marshfield Children's during Miracle Treat Day
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Support Marshfield Children's during Miracle Treat Day
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Visit a Dairy Queen location Thursday, July 30, and help support Marshfield Children's Hospital. Every Blizzard sold that day supports Children's Miracle Network as part of Miracle Treat Day.
These donations provide critical funding for life-saving treatments and essential services for kids in need.
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Sympathy to the Family and Former Colleagues of Emeritus Professor Norman Lavers
JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 22 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Sympathy to the Family and Former Colleagues of Emeritus Professor Norman Lavers
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JONESBORO - The university community extends sympathy to the family, friends and former colleagues of Dr. Norman Lavers, emeritus professor of English, who died June 8 in Tucson.
Following an Army career, he earned a master's degree in English literature at San Francisco State University. After beginning his teaching c
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