News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors
Advanced heart rhythm care for life-threatening ventricular tachycardia
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news:
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Advanced heart rhythm care for life-threatening ventricular tachycardia
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William "Ed" Bell knew something was not right.
He had a heart attack in January 2026 and received care close to home in Rock Island, Illinois. But after recovering, he continued to experience pain in a place he had learned to take seriously.
"I had pain in my upper back, under my shoulder blades," Bell, age 83, says.
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region August 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 11, 2026
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Regional prices rose 0.4 percent in August, up 3.6 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region increased 0.4 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index ad
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Brian Solberg receives Hamlet Peterson Professorship
DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 10 -- Luther College posted the following news:
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Brian Solberg receives Hamlet Peterson Professorship
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Three Luther College faculty were named to endowed positions at the college's Opening Convocation held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.
Brian Solberg, associate professor of health and exercise science, was selected for the inaugural Hamlet Peterson Distinguished Professorship in Exercise Science. Gregory Patton, associate profess
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College Football Must Take Action to Protect its Games from Heat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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College Football Must Take Action to Protect its Games from Heat
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WASHINGTON -With another heat wave taking hold in the southern United States, week two of NCAA Football is set to be played in triple digits temperatures in open air stadiums across the country. Last week, the scorching heat on the field in some cases exceeded 160 degrees. In Iowa, Derek Phillips, a member of the University o
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Quick Clip - Hinson Claims Price-Spiking Iran War is "Out of Sight, Out of Mind for So Many Americans"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 11, 2026
QUICK CLIP: Hinson Claims Price-Spiking Iran War is "Out of Sight, Out of Mind for So Many Americans"
Iowa GOP Senate Candidate Ashley Hinson: "It is thousands of miles away. It's out of sight, out of mind for so many Americans"
As new data shows the GOP's unpopular, price-spiking war in Iran has already cost the average household $1,650, Ashley Hinson is claiming the w
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DNC: In The States - Republicans Throw Multi-Million Dollar "Trump-a-Palooza" To Worship Trump While Americans Drown From Skyrocketing Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 11, 2026
IN THE STATES: Republicans Throw Multi-Million Dollar "Trump-a-Palooza" To Worship Trump While Americans Drown From Skyrocketing Costs
This week, all-too-eager-to-please Republicans and their wealthy donors gathered in Dallas to throw a multi-million-dollar "Trump-a-Palooza," worshiping Donald Trump's failed agenda that's skyrocketing costs, tanking our economy, taking health
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DSCC Friday Takeaways: Convention Tension, The Sununu Sequel, Peach State Probs, Hin-Sincere Hinson, and Sullivan's Reality Check
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up entitled "DSCC Friday Takeaways":
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Sep 11, 2026
DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Convention Tension, The Sununu Sequel, Peach State Probs, Hin-Sincere Hinson, and Sullivan's Reality Check
TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 53 days until the midterms. - DROP US A LI
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Environmental Defense Fund: Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration Mandates Extending Aging, Expensive Coal Plants Past Retirement
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release:
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Federal court rejects Trump administration mandates extending aging, expensive coal plants past retirement
EDF Statement from Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel for U.S. Clean Energy
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(WASHINGTON - September 11, 2026) Today, a federal appellate court issued a forceful rejection of the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force an aging, uneconomic Michigan coal plant to remain ope
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Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 09/10/2026
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 10 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 09/10/2026
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DES MOINES - The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting September 15, 2026. The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Iowa DNR Building, Walnut Woods Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave,
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Ernst Marks 25 Years Since September 11: Freedom Is Never Free
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Marks 25 Years Since September 11: Freedom Is Never Free
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, issued the following statement to reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001:
"Twenty-five years ago, America's strength was tested. September 11th changed our nation forever, but it also showed the world the resilience, coura
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Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Issues Notice of Supplemental Funding, Infant-Toddler Court Program-State Awards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice of Supplemental Funding, Infant-Toddler Court Program-State Awards
HRSA is providing additional award funds to 11 current ITCP--State Award recipients previously funded under HRSA-22-73 to support the continuation and expansion of existing activities to build state and local capacity and implement the in
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Find Fall Colors and Family Traditions in Iowa's Outdoors This Season
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Find Fall Colors and Family Traditions in Iowa's Outdoors This Season
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Autumn brings a welcoming crispness to the air. Spending time outdoors benefits both physical and mental health. From reducing stress to encouraging movement, nature offers a chance to slow down, reconnect and recharge.
Fun abounds statewide for those in search of fall color and good times outdoors. From fall
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Gov. Reynolds appoints Molly Severn chief of staff, announces departure of Taryn Frideres
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Reynolds appoints Molly Severn chief of staff, announces departure of Taryn Frideres
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Governor Reynolds has announced that Taryn Frideres, who served two years in the Office of the Governor as chief operating officer before being named chief of staff in December 2022, is departing for an opportunity in the private sector.
The governor has promoted Molly Severn to chief of staff effective
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Iowa Education Dept.: Nine Iowa Teachers Honored as Third-ever Regional Teachers of the Year
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 12 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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Nine Iowa teachers honored as third-ever Regional Teachers of the Year
Representing each of Iowa's education regions, the nine outstanding teachers serve as finalists for the 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year award
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The Iowa Department of Education today announced nine teachers from across the state have been selected as the 2027 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year, followin
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James Reecy Brings Ambitious Vision to Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news:
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James Reecy Brings Ambitious Vision to Texas Tech
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The new vice president for Research & Innovation sees impressive breadth of work already taking place.
Since arriving on the Texas Tech University campus almost two months ago, there has been no wasted motion, no wasted time, and most importantly, no wasted opportunity for James Reecy.
The new vice president for Research & Innovation has been caught in a w
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James Schmiedeler appointed vice president and associate provost for faculty recruitment support
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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James Schmiedeler appointed vice president and associate provost for faculty recruitment support
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James Schmiedeler, a professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering and associate dean for faculty advancement and inclusion in the College of Engineering, has been named vice president and associate provost for faculty recruitment support at the University of Notre Dame. His appointment begins Jan
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Marshfield Medical Center hosts veterans banner exhibit
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Medical Center hosts veterans banner exhibit
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Medical Center is hosting a new traveling display banner exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum titled "Compassion Under Fire: Stories of Combat Medics."
The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 31 inside the Marshfield Medical Center hospital lobby, 611 N. Saint Joseph Ave.
The
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New research focuses on trends in wind and solar energy siting in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota
LYONS, Nebraska, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release:
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New research focuses on trends in wind and solar energy siting in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Energy resources are diversifying and many local leaders are taking action to guide their development through siting.
The Center for Rural Affairs recently released a fact sheet that studies wind and solar energy ordinances across Nebraska,
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NHeLP Files Amicus in Massachusetts v. Oz
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news:
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NHeLP Files Amicus in Massachusetts v. Oz
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People with Serious Health Conditions Will Lose Medicaid Under Trump Administration Work Requirement Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts -The National Health Law Program (NHeLP), the Center for Public Representation, and 69 additional organizations filed an amicus brief today in Massachusetts v. Oz, detailing how the Trump administration's Medi
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Politico: Full Transcript - Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Sen. Ted Cruz:
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Full Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Sen. Ted Cruz: The message of President Trump tonight, pretend I'm on the ballot. If he can get those voters to come out, I think that could easily be the difference between Republicans winn
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Q&A: Upholding Public Trust in Government
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Q&A: Upholding Public Trust in Government
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Q: What motivates you to hold meetings in every county across Iowa every year?
A: When the Senate's not in session, I'm home meeting with Iowans. Having dialogue with my constituents is the essence of representative government. As your senator, I bring your ideas and concerns back to Washington, D.C., to solve problems that are making it harder to ge
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September Student of the Month: Amanda Behrends
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- Kirkwood Community College posted the following news:
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September Student of the Month: Amanda Behrends
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What is your background?: I am married with three wild kids, ages eight, six, and two years old! My family and I currently live in Clarence, Iowa, but I'm originally from Ottumwa, where I graduated from Ottumwa High School in 2014.
What brought you to Kirkwood and why?: We bought a home in 2024 when I was three weeks from my due date with our third ch
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September-October 2026 Harvest Proclamation
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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September-October 2026 Harvest Proclamation
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PROCLAMATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the 2026 grain harvest has begun across Iowa; and
WHEREAS, concerns over a timely harvest have resulted in large amounts of agricultural truck traffic throughout the state and has hastened the need for efficient and effective collection of the harvest; and
WHEREAS, strict compliance with the registrat
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UnityPoint Health Creates Rural Health Leadership Role to Strengthen Local Access to Care
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release:
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UnityPoint Health Creates Rural Health Leadership Role to Strengthen Local Access to Care
UnityPoint Health is excited to announce Jenn Crimmins has been selected for the newly created role of Executive Director, Rural Health Partnerships, reinforcing the organization's commitment to strengthening rural health in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
In this role, Crimmins will be responsible for developing
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UnityPoint Health Names Carolyn Barko Waterloo Market President
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release:
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UnityPoint Health Names Carolyn Barko Waterloo Market President
UnityPoint Health is excited to announce Carolyn Barko has been named Waterloo Market President, effective Sept. 6, 2026.
Barko has served in the role on an interim basis and brings strong operational experience, a collaborative approach and a demonstrated commitment to process improvement, execution and system alignment.
"Carolyn is a
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UnityPoint Health Names Shari King Quad Cities Market President
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release:
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UnityPoint Health Names Shari King Quad Cities Market President
UnityPoint Health is excited to announce Shari King has been named Quad Cities Market President, effective Sept. 6, 2026.
King has served in the role on an interim basis and brings strong operational experience, a relationship-oriented approach and a steady commitment to the team members, providers, patients and communities served acros
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University of Nebraska: More Than 400 Climb Memorial Stadium Steps to Remember 9/11
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 11, 2026
More than 400 climb Memorial Stadium steps to remember 9/11
By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing
Darren Barile was supposed to be at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
He was 3-and-a-half years old, traveling with family from Connecticut to visit his grandparents in New York City. They were headed to the towers that morning to shop, but were running la
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USU Students Win Engineering Challenge With Water Treatment Solution for Costa Rican Town
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Students Win Engineering Challenge With Water Treatment Solution for Costa Rican Town
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When the septic tanks started failing in the town of San Rafael de Guatuso, Costa Rica, it contaminated the groundwater, causing a hazard for both the environment and the community drinking water. In response to this crisis, Utah State University students took on the challenge to create a solution.
Kamden Lloyd and his te
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Utah A.G. Brown Pushes FCC to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider' Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown 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 keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network
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White & Case advises the Office of Energy Dominance Financing on US$1.917 billion in loans for Iowa nuclear power plant
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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White & Case advises the Office of Energy Dominance Financing on US$1.917 billion in loans for Iowa nuclear power plant
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) under the DOE's Title XVII Energy Financing Program on the signing of a landmark loan facility of up to US$1.9 billion for NextEra's D
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