Wednesday - September 16, 2026

News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors

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AI, poetry, and more: CLAS welcomes 2026-27 Ida Beam visiting professors
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * AI, poetry, and more: CLAS welcomes 2026-27 Ida Beam visiting professors * The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will welcome five distinguished scholars and artists during the 2026-27 academic year through the Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professorships Program. Established in 1978-79 through a bequest from Ida Cordelia Beam of Vinton, I  more
ALA, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum announce extension of 'Americans and the Holocaust' traveling exhibition tour, starting in 2028, to 50 more libraries
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum announce extension of 'Americans and the Holocaust' traveling exhibition tour, starting in 2028, to 50 more libraries * CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA), in collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, announced the continuation of its important traveling exhibition Americans and the Holoc  more
American Soybean Association Welcomes 45Z Updates Supporting U.S. Soybean Farmers, Biofuels
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Welcomes 45Z Updates Supporting U.S. Soybean Farmers, Biofuels The American Soybean Association welcomed actions this week from the U.S. Department of Energy and Internal Revenue Service that provide greater clarity and usability for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, an important tool for supporting domestic biofuel production and demand for U.S. soybeans. DOE updated the 45ZCF-  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax Jack Baum Montana lawmakers will have an opportunity in 2027 to build on years of successful tax reform by taking the next step toward a more competitive tax code: adopting a flat 4.7% individual income tax. Since Governor Greg Gianforte took office, Montana has made significant progress reducing the income tax burden on families and bus  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.  more
Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall  more
Bismarck to host Doc Talk on finding relief from joint pain
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck to host Doc Talk on finding relief from joint pain * Event is free, but registration is required BISMARCK, N.D. - Experts from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk this month on common causes of shoulder and knee pain. Robert Canham, M.D., and Matthew Carpenter, M.D., orthopedic surgeons, will provide information on joint pain issues, arthritis and rota  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation   more
Brady Welcomes Next Generation of Gun Safety Leaders, Names New Youth Executive Council Members
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Brady Welcomes Next Generation of Gun Safety Leaders, Names New Youth Executive Council Members New Team ENOUGH Executive Council members will galvanize the movement against gun violence WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Team ENOUGH, the youth arm of Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization, welcomed seven new members to its prestigious national Executive Coun  more
Broadway's Next Hit Musical comes to Luther College Sept. 12
DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 8 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Broadway's Next Hit Musical comes to Luther College Sept. 12 * The cast of Broadway's Next Hit Musical will create and perform a spontaneous evening of music and laughter at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, in the Center for Faith and Life (CFL) Main Hall at Luther College. Broadway's Next Hit Musical is the first performance in Luther College's 2026-27 Center Stage Series. "The performers in Broadway's Next Hit Musi  more
Cara Cerullo brings student-centered experience to future social workers
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cara Cerullo brings student-centered experience to future social workers * By Samantha Miller For much of her career, Cara Cerullo (MSW '05) has supported college students through moments of challenge and change. Now, in a new role in the University of Iowa School of Social Work, she is bringing that experience to the education of future social workers. Cerullo, clinical  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Renewables Raise Electricity Prices, University of Chicago Economists Find
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * Renewables raise electricity prices, University of Chicago economists find Written by Darren Nelson The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago updated their landmark paper in July 2024 under the title, "Do Renewable Portfolio Standards Deliver Cost-Effec  more
Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte received 270,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated antitrust laws and w  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Scandal-Plagued, Toxic, & Out of Touch - What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * SCANDAL-PLAGUED, TOXIC, & OUT OF TOUCH: What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention With less than two months to go until the midterm elections, GOP Senate candidates gather in Dallas to double down on their toxic, price-spiking record - DSCC Communications Director Maeve Coyle: "Senate Republicans are running a slate of deeply flawed candidates who a  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying as Republican Senate Candidates Head to Texas - "Too Late to Stem the Political Fallout" From "Persistent Drain on Voters' Wallets"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * What They're Saying as Republican Senate Candidates Head to Texas: "Too Late to Stem the Political Fallout" from "Persistent Drain on Voters' Wallets" As Republicans head to their midterm convention, even Republican strategists are publicly worrying about how rising costs will hurt them in the November election, with higher energy prices and tariffs "hitting GOP candi  more
Edward Wolfe named first Iowa Testing Programs Faculty Chair thanks to IMRF gift
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * Edward Wolfe named first Iowa Testing Programs Faculty Chair thanks to IMRF gift * Edward Wolfe holds the inaugural Iowa Testing Programs Faculty Chair at the University of Iowa College of Education, a position established through a generous gift from the Iowa Measurement Research Foundation (IMRF). Wolfe was formally invested during a Faculty Chair Investiture Ceremony on Sept. 4 in the  more
Elon Musk Back to Meddling in American Elections, Unleashing Anti-LGBTQ+ Ad Spending to Distract from MAGA Failures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Elon Musk Back to Meddling in American Elections, Unleashing Anti-LGBTQ+ Ad Spending to Distract from MAGA Failures * "Elon Musk is scapegoating LGBTQ+ Americans to distract voters from the cuts he made and the chaos he has caused," said HRC National Press Secretary Ramiro Sarmiento. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexu  more
Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes List of 95 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee  more
Federal Register: HHS Awards $226,000 Supplement to Expand Senior Medicare Patrol Anti-Fraud App
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Announcing the Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement to the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Center The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the intent to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative agreement held by the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) for the SMP Res  more
For CLAS, by CLAS: Student designer puts her mark on annual Welcome Party
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * For CLAS, by CLAS: Student designer puts her mark on annual Welcome Party * By Claire McGranahan Every fall, almost 800 incoming College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) students gather on the Pentacrest lawn for the CLAS Welcome Party. There are lawn games, music from student-run radio station KRUI, snacks, photos with Herky, and limited-edition T-shirts and stickers   more
For Second Consecutive Year, Iowa Law Graduates Achieve 96% Iowa Bar Passage Rate
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 10 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news: * * * For second consecutive year, Iowa Law graduates achieve 96% Iowa bar passage rate First-time test takers from the University of Iowa College of Law also secured a bar-passage rate of 98% for the second year in a row. Written by: Katie Linder The Iowa Judicial Branch released the results of the July 2026 Iowa Bar Exam, and University of Iowa College of Law graduates once again led the way. Of  more
Grinnell Gathers Series Connects Community Members to Opportunities for Involvement
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Grinnell Gathers Series Connects Community Members to Opportunities for Involvement * The Grinnell Gathers series was inspired by local resident Rieslynn Goetzinger. As she wrapped up her senior year of high school, Goetzinger wanted to share the impact her involvement in the Rotary Club of Grinnell had on her experience as a student and introduce other students and community members to places where people come toge  more
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 8 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2026 DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 8, 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 w  more
Iowa Economic Development Authority: $39.84 Million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits Will Add Nearly 2,100 State Homes
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * $39.84 Million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits Will Add Nearly 2,100 Iowa Homes The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $39.84 million in workforce housing tax credits to support development in 39 counties across the state. The awards will support 69 projects expected to create 2,093 new residential units -- 1,225 in larger communities and 868 in smal  more
Jay Kayser returns to Iowa to study connection, health, and aging
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Jay Kayser returns to Iowa to study connection, health, and aging * By Samantha Miller For Jay Kayser, returning to the University of Iowa as a faculty member brings together a longstanding connection to Iowa and a career focused on understanding how relationships shape health and well-being. Kayser, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work in the College of L  more
Meet the Assistant Coaches: Part One
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Meet the Assistant Coaches: Part One * Student-athletes make up about 25% of the student body at Grinnell and assistant coaches are critical in supporting these high-level competitors. From practice to weight training to game day, these coaches are there every step of the way. In this two part series, get to know the assistant coaches who help student-athletes become better competitors and individuals. #Eddie Aria  more
Mich. Education Dept.: Grand Rapids Public Museum School is Example of Transforming High School
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Grand Rapids Public Museum School is Example of Transforming High School State Board of Education Hears Why Michigan is One of Only 13 States to Meet Goals for More Rigorous, Career-Connected Work - LANSING - Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum School participate in experiential learning through access to hundreds of thousands of artifacts and archives from the West Michigan commu  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make   more
NASA's Jared Isaacman Urges Students to Join 'The Most Exciting Era Of Exploration Since Apollo'
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NASA's Jared Isaacman Urges Students to Join 'The Most Exciting Era Of Exploration Since Apollo' * NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman urged a crowd of students overflowing from the Howe Hall atrium on Tuesday, Sept. 9 to join in "the most exciting era of exploration since Apollo." "We are going to need the best and brightest to help us achieve our near-impossible missions," Isaacman said. "An  more
Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 10 in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 8 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 10 in Des Moines * DES MOINES, Iowa - The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 10, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Walnut Woods conference room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines. The meeting is open to the public. The public may also participate remotely eithe  more
New CLAS faculty member Emily Donovan brings decades of school social work experience to the classroom
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * New CLAS faculty member Emily Donovan brings decades of school social work experience to the classroom * By Samantha Miller After more than 20 years as a school social worker, Emily Donovan knows that students arrive at school with different needs, challenges, and circumstances. Now, as a clinical associate professor and Des Moines practicum administrator at the Universit  more
One college, many paths: Meet the alumni advising CLAS
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * One college, many paths: Meet the alumni advising CLAS * By Ben Hill From trumpet performance to financial planning; physics to engineering software for NASA; anthropology and classics to petroleum geology; and from English to law. Those are just a few of the professional journeys taken by a group of University of Iowa alumni whose paths all began in the College of Libe  more
Putnam Museum & Science Center to Repatriate Funerary Objects to 1 of 5 Native American Tribes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Putnam Museum and Science Center, Davenport, Iowa, intends to repatriate six associated funerary objects to five Native American tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The objects include two funerary vessels, two shell tools, one lot of shell ornaments and one lot of pearl beads. Clarence B. Moore removed the vessels and shell tools from burial sites in Georgia during excavations between 1896 and  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from  more
Sanford Fargo and Sanford Bismarck named top hospitals
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo and Sanford Bismarck named top hospitals * FARGO, N.D. and BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center and have been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 Great Hospitals in America list, recognizing the nation's leading hospitals for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, innovation and commitment to quality care. The B  more
Sanford USD Medical Center makes 100 great hospitals list
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford USD Medical Center makes 100 great hospitals list * Sanford shares the list of 100 great hospitals with healthcare systems of high caliber across the country, including Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mayo Clinic. "This achievement is a combination of hard work, a passion to continue achieving top safety and quality measures and a dedicated team of careg  more
Still On Top, 20 Years Later
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Still On Top, 20 Years Later * This fall marks 20 years since the 2006 Grinnell College women's cross country team cemented their place in school history, finishing in the top 10 at the NCAA Division III National Championship. While the team is rightly remembered for their athletic achievements, the former teammates look back fondly on the whole experience of that season -from facing inclement weather to sporting   more
Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026, Preliminary NSC Analysis Shows
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026, Preliminary NSC Analysis Shows * WASHINGTON, D.C. - An estimated 18,460 lives were lost in motor vehicle crashes during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary analysis by the National Safety Council. This represents a 2% decrease from the revised count for the first half of 2025, as overall miles driven in  more
UIS welcomes second-largest freshman class in school history
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS welcomes second-largest freshman class in school history * The University of Illinois Springfield has enrolled 353 freshmen for fall 2026, a 13.1% increase from last fall and second only to the record 373 freshmen enrolled in fall 2019. Incoming transfer enrollment also increased 2.6%, from 420 students last fall to 431 this fall. The growth among new students helped increase  more
UNI School of Music to host 45th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Sept. 8 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI School of Music to host 45th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert * CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - "Something Old, Something New" will be the theme of the 45th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 in the Catherine Cassidy Gallagher Great Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on the Universit  more
UnityPoint Health Mental Health Experts Urge Families to Watch for Warning Signs This School Year
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release: * * * UnityPoint Health Mental Health Experts Urge Families to Watch for Warning Signs This School Year As school districts prepare to reopen, local mental health providers are encouraging families to pay attention to how the transition may affect children and teenagers' emotional well-being and ability to engage at school. With the back-to-school transition often bringing heightened stress and anxiety for  more
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business: Left Behind by Technology
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Left behind by technology Highlights * Older Americans may want to disconnect from technology, but they can't afford to as the economy and society become more digital. * Not being digitally literate also makes it harder to stay connected to other people and avoid scams. - When it comes to the digital world, a lot of older Americans take a pass, content to have little co  more
UW-Platteville Named One of Top 50 Best Rural Colleges in New Rankings
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: * * * UW-Platteville named one of top 50 best rural colleges in new rankings UW-Platteville ranks among the top 50 rural colleges in the nation, according to Washington Monthly magazine's new Best Colleges for Rural America rankings. The magazine said it worked off a list of more than 1,000 rurally located schools identified by the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges' Rural-Se  more
Western Iowa Tech to Host Week of Civic Engagement Events
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Western Iowa Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Western Iowa Tech to Host Week of Civic Engagement Events * Western Iowa Tech Community College will host a series of events in September focused on citizenship, civic engagement, voter education, and participation in the democratic process. Activities include Coffee with the Candidates, National Voter Registration Day, Constitution Day programming, and a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming new U  more
Wheaton Knocks Off Mount Union
WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Wheaton Knocks Off Mount Union * Wheaton's Aiden Byrne blocked a potential game-tying PAT attempt with 22 seconds left to go in their game against Mount Union, allowing the Thunder to hold on for the 24-23 upset victory. It was Wheaton's first win over the Purple Raiders in eight all-time meetings. The win pushed the Thunder to No. 2 in this week's AFCA Division III Coaches P  more