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100% Reallocation of Massive Refinery Exemptions Must Move Quickly to Prevent Erosion of Trump's Historic 2026-2027 RFS Blending Levels
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 [Category: Energy] -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * 100% Reallocation of Massive Refinery Exemptions Must Move Quickly to Prevent Erosion of Trump's Historic 2026-2027 RFS Blending Levels * WEST DES MOINES, IA - Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted 29 refinery exemptions (SREs) to Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) blending levels for the 2025 compliance year. The total number of RFS compliance  more
A.G. Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona Attorney General Mayes announced Arizona has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 21 states in suing Amazon alleging the company has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. T  more
AG Labrador Demands Answers from Big Four Accounting Firms Over Climate Change Conflicts of Interest
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 31 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Demands Answers from Big Four Accounting Firms Over Climate Change Conflicts of Interest * BOISE, ID - Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in raising concerns over climate-related activism in a letter sent to the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The letter addresses the Big 4  more
Anne Frank Initiative welcomes artist Katie Holten for conversation on language, memory, and the natural world
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * Anne Frank Initiative welcomes artist Katie Holten for conversation on language, memory, and the natural world * The Anne Frank Initiative will welcome internationally recognized artist and environmental advocate Katie Holten to Iowa City for a conversation about her acclaimed project and book The Language of Trees. The Language of Trees: A Conversation with Katie Holten Date & Time  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales * Lawsuit alleges Amazon illegally overcharges businesses that use its platform to advertise their products OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in challenging deceptive conduct by Amazon.com, Inc.  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a bi-partisan lawsuit against Amazon for secretly and systematically overcharging small businesses for advertising on their platform since 2019. Based on internal documents describing its "hidden" "surcha  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 31 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 21 other state attorneys general today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complai  more
Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion * August 31, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 other states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon for secretly overcharging its advertising customers more than $20 billion by manipulating the system that i  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme * Leads to Higher Costs for Customers for Groceries and Other Essential Goods RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued Amazon today, alleging that the company has run an illegal advertising pricing scheme that's overcharged more than 1.2 million advertising customers over $20 billion since 2  more
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 31 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful en  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 31 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses * Aug. 31, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined the Federal Trade Commission and a group of 22 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce platform, for illegally overcharg  more
Author Nora Krug to give Opening Convocation address
DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Author Nora Krug to give Opening Convocation address * Nora Krug. Photo by Nina Subin Nora Krug, author of "Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home," will give the Luther College Opening Convocation address on Thursday, Sept. 3. Convocation begins at 9:40 a.m. in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall on campus. The event is free and open to the public. Krug is associate professor of illustration at the Pa  more
Beyond the page: CLAS English professor brings books to life for students
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Beyond the page: CLAS English professor brings books to life for students * By Fatima Salinas For Matthew Brown, studying literature means looking beyond the words on a page. His work explores the history of reading and the ways readers, physical books, and the world around them shape how people understand a text. As a professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Scienc  more
C-SPAN -- ONLY TV NETWORK TO CARRY THE FIRST-EVER REPUBLICAN MIDTERM CONVENTION -- IN ITS ENTIRETY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * C-SPAN -- ONLY TV NETWORK TO CARRY THE FIRST-EVER REPUBLICAN MIDTERM CONVENTION -- IN ITS ENTIRETY WATCH IT ON C-SPAN -- WHILE C-SPAN2 FOLLOWS DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL EVERY MINUTE. EVERY SPEECH. NO COMMERCIALS. NO PUNDITRY TALKING OVER THE PROGRAM. - C-SPAN will provide the only complet  more
California Clearing the Way for Year-Round E15 Saves Consumers Money While Opening Up Major New Ethanol Market
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * California Clearing the Way for Year-Round E15 Saves Consumers Money While Opening Up Major New Ethanol Market * WEST DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) applauds California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom for passing Senate Bill 795, the E15 Clean-Up Act, in the final hours of their legislative session. The legislation removes the fina  more
Call for Nominations: College Hearing Board Members
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Call for Nominations: College Hearing Board Members * The Office of the President and Office of Student Affairs invites nominations and self-nominations for service on the College Hearing Board, a vital component of Grinnell College's student conduct process. The College Hearing Board is a fact-finding body made up of trained faculty, staff, and students who help ensure that serious student conduct matters are revi  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: In the States - GOP Affordability Crisis Spikes Costs Across Key Senate Battleground States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Affordability Crisis Spikes Costs Across Key Senate Battleground States Republican Senate candidates have all lined up behind a toxic agenda that includes price-spiking tariffs and a costly war that are forcing families to pay more for everyday essentials - In key Senate battleground states, voters are feeling financial pain from the toxic, price-s  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - Republicans "Growing Anxious" That They "Don't Have the Money Budgeted for Texas" and Beg for Bailouts From MAGA Inc.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Republicans "Growing Anxious" that They "Don't Have the Money Budgeted for Texas" and Beg for Bailouts from MAGA Inc. Republicans are "frustrated" and "growing anxious" over the Texas Senate race as GOP Senators admit they've "got a race in Texas" and they "don't have the money budgeted" to bail out scandal-plagued Ken Paxton. With just over two m  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - Republicans in "Serious Trouble," Bracing for "Historic Losses" as GOP Senate Map Collapses Amid "Grim Political Environment"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Republicans in "Serious Trouble," Bracing for "Historic Losses" as GOP Senate Map Collapses Amid "Grim Political Environment" With just over two months until the midterm elections, Senate Republicans are "trailing" in major battleground races, "looking at historic losses" akin to 2006 - when "voters upset with corruption, the price at the pump and   more
Dual Enrollment Empowers Area Students to Earn College Credit, Explore Career Paths
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Kirkwood Community College posted the following news: * * * Dual Enrollment Empowers Area Students to Earn College Credit, Explore Career Paths * ACE Academy students listen to an instructor at Linn County Regional Center For many high school students, planning for life after graduation can feel overwhelming. Kirkwood Community College's College Credit in High School program, including its Career Academies, is helping students take that next step with confiden  more
Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Announce Funding Extension for Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Announce Funding Extension for Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project * CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved a grant extension for the remaining federal funding previously secured for the propo  more
Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Announce Funding Extension for Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Announce Funding Extension for Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project * September 01, 2026 #With this funding extension, the remaining federal funding can be used to proceed with the Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project [CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today anno  more
Ece Demir-Lira investigates why some children thrive and others fall behind
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Ece Demir-Lira investigates why some children thrive and others fall behind * By Jessica Lien Growing up in Turkey, Ece Demir-Lira had a front row seat to her mother's elementary classroom. For 35 years, her mother taught the same groups of children from first through fifth grades, and Demir-Lira would see those cohorts again even as a high schooler. Watching the same chi  more
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Bread Board
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Bread Board 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: The Bread Board of Marion County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of   more
Evolution, Adaptation the Focus of Grinnellians' Summer Research
GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Evolution, Adaptation the Focus of Grinnellians' Summer Research * Three Grinnell College biology students are making the most of their summer break by studying evolution in action through Mentored Advanced Projects (MAPs). The subject of study for Chloe Pearl '28, Mariah Mendez '27, and Matthew Billings-Chiu '26 is none other than the humble yellow monkeyflower. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Biology  more
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Aug. 31
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 167) on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: PUBLIC NOTICES Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260831-01. Released: 2026-08-31. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424482A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424482A1.pdf) DOC-424482A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424482A1.txt) Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260831-01. Released: 2026-08-31. AC  more
Fourth annual foods summit features local producers and resources
LYONS, Nebraska, Sept. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Fourth annual foods summit features local producers and resources * Para la version en espanol, haga clic aqui. GLENWOOD, IOWA-Southwest Iowans who support local foods and local farms are invited to attend a one-day summit featuring educational sessions, exhibitors, and an indoor farmers market. The fourth annual Southwest Iowa Local Foods Summit is scheduled for Frida  more
Fredrikson Announces New 2026 Shareholders
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson Announces New 2026 Shareholders * Fredrikson has elected the following new shareholders: Aly Brandvold, Olivia Cares, Shana N. Conklin, Nathan D. Converse, Cara S. Donels, Erin M. Edgerton Hall, Austin L. Goodnight, Meaghan Kwan, Jacob D. Levine, Travis J. Logghe, David R. Moeller, Brendan Mochoruk, Abbie S. Olson, Tess L. Pocock, Melissa R. Stumbras, Tash  more
FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme * Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has covertly and substantially increased the prices that more th  more
Full Transcript: POLITICO Playbook Co-authors Adam Wren and Will Steakin on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 31 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving authors Adam Wren and Will Steakin: * * * Full Transcript: POLITICO Playbook co-authors Adam Wren and Will Steakin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of Dasha's interview with Playbook co-authors Adam Wren and Will Steakin on POLITICO's "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Adam Wren: That is something that we're seeing on both sides of the aisle; everything   more
Gerald 'Jerry' Musick, Former University of Arkansas Dean/Department Head, Passes Away
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Gerald "Jerry" Musick, Former U of A Dean/Department Head, Passes Away Gerald Joe "Jerry" Musick, former dean of the U of A's Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences who mentored countless students and faculty members, passed away on July 4 in Fayetteville. He was 86. Musick, after serving as interim director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, succeeded Glenn Hard  more
Grassley Applauds Eleventh Circuit Ruling Upholding Whistleblowers' Ability to Help Fight Government Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Applauds Eleventh Circuit Ruling Upholding Whistleblowers' Ability to Help Fight Government Fraud * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and author of the legislation that strengthened the False Claims Act, welcomed today's ruling from the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upholding the constitutionality o  more
Grassley Applauds Eleventh Circuit Ruling Upholding Whistleblowers' Ability to Help Fight Government Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Grassley Applauds Eleventh Circuit Ruling Upholding Whistleblowers' Ability to Help Fight Government Fraud BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and author of the legislation that strengthened the False Claims Act, welcomed today's ruling from the United States Eleventh   more
Grassley Statement on Small Refinery Exemptions and Biofuels Reallocation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Statement on Small Refinery Exemptions and Biofuels Reallocation * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement on Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs). "Today's announcement by President Trump is a significant improvement from what was originally rumored and recognizes the i  more
Grinnell Libraries Pursue Sustainability Certification
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Grinnell Libraries Pursue Sustainability Certification * Beginning in fall 2026, Grinnell's libraries will pursue the Sustainable Libraries Initiative's Sustainable Library Certification, a comprehensive program that helps libraries examine and strengthen their practices around environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic feasibility. The effort will encourage sustainability across operations, services, c  more
Hinson: "China Shouldn't Be Allowed to Cheat Our Trade Laws at the Expense of American Workers"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson: "China Shouldn't Be Allowed to Cheat Our Trade Laws at the Expense of American Workers" * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of her bipartisan bill, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. This bipartisan legislation, which passed the House last night unanimously, will st  more
History & Ethics Forum to explore history, place, and civic engagement
MADISON, South Dakota, Sept. 1 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * History & Ethics Forum to explore history, place, and civic engagement * MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University will welcome historian Dr. Jon K. Lauck for the sixth annual History & Ethics Forum on Monday, Sept. 14. Lauck will present "Findings and Foundings: The Search for Roots in a Placeless Age" at 6:30 p.m. in The Beacom Institute of Technology. A hors d'oeuvres reception will be held from 6 to   more
House Passes Hinson Bill to Combat China's Trade Crimes, Protect American Workers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Hinson Bill to Combat China's Trade Crimes, Protect American Workers * Tonight, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson's (IA-02) bipartisan bill, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, passed the House unanimously.  "China has spent decades finding ways to undermine American workers and our economy. My bill will finally give the DOJ real tools to stop these  more
ICYMI: Grassley Op-Ed - Republicans are Leading a Public Safety Revival. Americans are Better Off Because of It.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Op-Ed: Republicans are leading a public safety revival. Americans are better off because of it. BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Amid a historic drop in violent crime, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) authored an op-ed in Fox News highlighting Republicans' successful efforts to safeguard American com  more
ICYMI: Grassley Op-Ed: Republicans are leading a public safety revival. Americans are better off because of it.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Op-Ed: Republicans are leading a public safety revival. Americans are better off because of it. * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Amid a historic drop in violent crime, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) authored an op-ed in Fox News highlighting Republicans' successful efforts to safeguard American communities, as well as his public safety priorities for the   more
Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Greene County Shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Greene County Shooting * DES MOINES-In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has concluded that the July 26, 2026, fatal shooting of Keegan Dean Kennedy by Jefferson Police Department Police Officer Shaydon Thurman was legally justified. The Attorney General's conclusion was based on a   more
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * Aug. 24-30, 2026 DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 31, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week du  more
Jay Uthoff posthumously receives Spirit of Luther Award
DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Jay Uthoff posthumously receives Spirit of Luther Award * Longtime Luther College Director of Facilities Services Jay Uthoff posthumously received the 2026 Spirit of Luther award for his "unwavering dedication" to Luther's mission on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Luther College President Brad Chamberlain presented the award to Uthoff's wife, Kathy, during the college's annual Service of Dedication in the Center for Faith and Lif  more
Kirkwood Foundation Closes Historic Campaign with $2 Million Gift
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- Kirkwood Community College posted the following news: * * * Kirkwood Foundation Closes Historic Campaign with $2 Million Gift * CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Sept. 1, 2026)-The Kirkwood Foundation has concluded its "The Community's College - The Community's Future" fundraising campaign with a $2 million gift from the Russell & Ann Gerdin Charitable Foundation. The gift brings the campaign total to more than $22 million, making it the largest fundraising effort in Kirkwoo  more
Korean Studies Research Network to host virtual lecture on policing and civic protest in South Korea
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * Korean Studies Research Network to host virtual lecture on policing and civic protest in South Korea * Join the Korean Studies Research Network (KoRN) for a virtual lecture by sociologist Dr. Junghyun Nam exploring the relationship between protesters and police during South Korea's 2016-17 Candlelight Protests. The event, Police as Allies: Protester Perceptions and Cooperation in South   more
La cuarta cumbre anual de alimentos destaca a productores y recursos locales
LYONS, Nebraska, Sept. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * La cuarta cumbre anual de alimentos destaca a productores y recursos locales * Click here for a version of this press release in English. GLENWOOD, IOWA-Se invita a los habitantes del suroeste de Iowa que apoyan los alimentos y las granjas locales a participar en una cumbre de un dia que contara con sesiones educativas, expositores y un mercado de agricultores en un esp  more
Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Coalition Of Attorneys General and FTC Allege Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in Its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing - Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, 21 other attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Amazon With FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Amazon with FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits Amazon's Manipulation of Auctions Overcharged Businesses and Trickled Down to Consumers, Bipartisan Coalition Alleges - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) joined the Federal Trade Commissio  more
NEA President Princess Moss Begins Term Leading Nation's Largest Labor Union
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * NEA President Princess Moss begins term leading nation's largest labor union Moss represents nearly 3 million educators and education support professionals from every state and territory - Princess R. Moss begins her term today as president of the National Education Association (NEA), leading the nation's largest labor union and representing nearly 3 million educators and educ  more
Nunn Presses EPA to Protect Iowa Biofuel Demand After Small Refinery Exemption Decision
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Presses EPA to Protect Iowa Biofuel Demand After Small Refinery Exemption Decision * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday announced its 2025 Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) decisions along with a plan to reallocate the Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) from the exempted biofuel volumes -  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Secures Legal Victory Against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Drummond secures legal victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today a major multi-state victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion i  more
Palm Beach Atlantic University Issues Commentary: Critical Importance of Christian Higher Education
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 2 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following commentary on Sept. 1, 2026, by President Debra A. Schwinn: * * * The Critical Importance of Christian Higher Education Across the United States, students and their families are questioning the value of higher education. They want to know whether a college education will prepare graduates for meaningful work, financial stability, and a solid future. These questions are understandable, especially given th  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Amazon Over Deceptive Advertising Scheme
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Amazon over deceptive advertising scheme Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon.com, Inc., over deceptive practices that cost advertisers billions. The coalition alleges that Amazon inflated advertiser costs by enter  more
Read More about A summer spent cooking in the mountains
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Read More about A summer spent cooking in the mountains * By Whitney Baxter The aroma of hamburgers fresh off the grill reaches your nose as you walk into the dimly lit dining hall. Paired with homemade French fries and juicy watermelon, you've got a comfort meal that elicits memories of home. This is just one of many evening meals Erin Renshaw prepared for students taking  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights New Ad Attacking Kris Mayes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights New Ad Attacking Kris Mayes * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today highlighted a new Arizona ad taking aim at Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes' record on public safety. "Kris Mayes is one of the most vulnerable Democrat AGs in the country," said RAGA Executive Director Adam Pi  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Showcases New Ad Supporting Keith Faber for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Showcases New Ad Supporting Keith Faber for Attorney General * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased a new ad from its affiliated group, Safer Ohio Fund, highlighting Keith Faber's record of fighting fraud, catching criminals, and protecting Ohio taxpayers. "Keith Faber has spent hi  more
School of Music welcomes four new faculty members
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * School of Music welcomes four new faculty members * The Lipscomb University School of Music welcomed four new full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing extensive experience in instrumental and choral performance and education, film and media composition, contemporary music production and music technology. Joining the faculty are Rick DeJonge, assistant professor of film and media co  more
Secretary Naig Issues Statement on EPA's RFS Small Refinery Exemption Announcement
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Issues Statement on EPA's RFS Small Refinery Exemption Announcement * DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 31, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) small refinery exemptions and 2026 and 2027 obligations: "The use of more biofuels stren  more
Secretary Rollins Unveils Plan to Modernize Agricultural Data Collection and Put Farmers First
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Unveils Plan to Modernize Agricultural Data Collection and Put Farmers First * (Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 2026) - Today, at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Data Modernization Plan to put Farmers First, reduce unnecessary burdens on producers, and improve the timeliness,  more
UNC Awarded Up to $35 Million to Lead Landmark Initiative to Build World's Largest Data Resource for Rare Disease AI
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Awarded Up to $35 Million to Lead Landmark Initiative to Build World's Largest Data Resource for Rare Disease AI This data resource will provide physicians and researchers with new capabilities to identify patterns, support clinical decisions, and accelerate research aimed at transforming rare disease diagnosis and care. - More than 10,000 rare diseases affect an   more
UNI awarded nearly $1M to advance Foundry 4.0 Center
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI awarded nearly $1M to advance Foundry 4.0 Center * #Strategic Infrastructure Program funding will help modernize foundry operations and advance smart manufacturing across Iowa CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa has been awarded $970,000 through the Iowa Economic Development Authority's Strategic Infrastructure Program to acquire Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies   more
UNI Humanities Hub lecture to highlight career potential of humanities degrees
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI Humanities Hub lecture to highlight career potential of humanities degrees * CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -The University of Northern Iowa's Humanities Hub will host Robert Townsend, director of Humanities, Arts, and Culture Programs at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, for a lecture exploring the value of a humanities education and how students can translate their college experience into  more
University of Dubuque to Hold Opening Convocation
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque to Hold Opening Convocation * DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque's Opening Convocation will be held at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. For those who cannot attend in-person, the ceremony will be streamed live on UD's YouTube channel. An annual tradition at the beginning of the year, Opening Convocation manifests th  more
University of Iowa College of Engineering: Baldes, Marquez Named 2026-27 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Baldes, Marquez named 2026-27 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Two University of Iowa (UI) engineering PhD candidates are among 12 graduate trainees who have been selected for the UI Office of Innovation Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Program. Carson Baldes, a PhD student in chemical and biochemical engineering, and Tyce Marquez, a PhD student in biomedical engineering, are part   more
University of Iowa College of Engineering: NSF Awards $2 Million to Improve Drug Development Through Advanced Computing
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 2 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * NSF awards $2 million to improve drug development through advanced computing Researchers at the University of Iowa are leading an effort to develop a new computational method to predict how pharmaceutical compounds crystallize into tablet form, a critical step in bringing new medicines to patients. The four-year, $2 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will address a  more
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business: Are Remote Workers More-or Less-Productive?
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 2 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Are Remote Workers More--or Less--Productive? WFH leads to more consistent energy levels and more work progress Highlights * People who work from home have more consistent energy levels than when those same people worked in the office. * That consistency led to greater productivity because home offered fewer distractions. * Workplace interruptions are more distracting than distr  more
Utah Helps Defeat New York's $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah helps defeat New York's $75 billion climate superfund law A federal court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, blocking the state's attempt to impose $75 billion in penalties on energy producers for decades of lawful energy production. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York declared the law unenforceable, handing a win to Utah and the 21 other sta  more
Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing * A new lawsuit filed today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, including Washington, alleges that Amazon has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. "Many small business owners in Washington rely on Amazon   more
Wildlife Society: Craig Harper Wins Caesar Kleberg Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Craig Harper wins Caesar Kleberg Award Honor has been awarded for Harper's work on game species, prescribed fire and other land management techniques - Craig Harper has won the 2026 Caesar Kleberg Award for Excellence in Applied Wildlife Research for a career of practical research and outreach on wild game science, prescribed fires and other land management techniques,  more
Workplace Learning Connection Accepting Job Shadow Applications
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Kirkwood Community College posted the following news: * * * Workplace Learning Connection Accepting Job Shadow Applications * CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Aug. 31, 2026)-Kirkwood Community College's Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) has opened the first job shadow application window of the 2026-27 school year. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties are encouraged to apply. Applications will be a  more