Saturday - October 10, 2026

News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors

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'Everything Happens for a Reason': Rush University Professor Makes Impacts at Home and Across the Nation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Rush University issued the following news: * * * 'Everything Happens for a Reason': Rush University Professor Makes Impacts at Home and Across the Nation September 22, 2026 Lynn Mohr, PhD, APRN, professor, Department of Women, Children and Nursing, talks about that wherever she goes, animals follow. Mohr grew up on a farm in Iowa and spent her summers working for her local veterinarian. From a young age, she knew what she wanted to do with her life, and that wa  more
Acclaimed Japanese poet Kawaguchi Harumi and translator Rina Kikuchi to lead bilingual reading event in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 22 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * Acclaimed Japanese poet Kawaguchi Harumi and translator Rina Kikuchi to lead bilingual reading event in Iowa City * Join the University of Iowa (UI) Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS), an International Programs affinity group, for a special evening of bilingual readings featuring acclaimed Japanese poet Kawaguchi Harumi and translator Rina Kikuchi. Bilingual readings with Ka  more
Ahead of Xi's White House Visit, Nunn Urges President Trump to Hold China to Its Word
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Xi's White House Visit, Nunn Urges President Trump to Hold China to Its Word * DES MOINES, IA -Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the White House, Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) is urging President Trump to use the meeting to hold Beijing accountable to its commitments to Iowa farmers and American workers and secure enforceable trade agreements that protect U.S. economic an  more
Alumni honored at Forty Under 40 award banquet
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Alumni honored at Forty Under 40 award banquet * Four Augustana College alumni were among the young professionals honored at the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal's 2026 Forty Under 40 awards banquet at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center on Sept. 17. The Augustana honorees were: * Kathryn Jecklin '12 - AVP Retail Sales Manager, American Bank & Trust; Board Member, Black Box Theatre; Social   more
American Action Forum Issues Insight: Diesel Export Ban Won't Solve High Fuel Prices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight: * * * September 23, 2026 A Diesel Export Ban Won't Solve High Fuel Prices Shuting Pomerleau Executive Summary * President Trump is considering an export ban on diesel fuel after retail prices surged to a record-high level of $6.53 per gallon on September 21, even though the United States remains a structural surplus diesel producer--refining roughly 5.3 million barrels per day (b/d) with domestic demand of 3.6  more
Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States September 21, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala.) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a 26-State brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to defend election integrity and restore the States' constitutional authority to set and enforce voter qualifications. A  more
Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases   more
Augustana students contribute to work at prominent research universities
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Augustana College posted the following news: * * * Augustana students contribute to work at prominent research universities * For three Augustana students, the path from the classroom to a medical internship took them to some of the region's most prominent research universities. Antonina Gramatnikovska '27, James Vargas '28 and Alivia Seehase '28 spent their summers conducting research at Loyola University Chicago, Northwestern University and the Universit  more
Benton County Leadership Council Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 12
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 23 -- Kirkwood Community College posted the following news: * * * Benton County Leadership Council Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 12 * VINTON, Iowa (September 23, 2026)-Kirkwood Community College will host its fall Benton County Leadership Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Kirkwood Benton County Center in Vinton. Kirkwood trustee Joel Thys, college administrators and staff, and local community leaders are expected to be in attendance. The meeting wil  more
Bismarck expands robotic surgery with addition of daVinci 5
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck expands robotic surgery with addition of daVinci 5 * BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Bismarck is continuing its commitment to advanced surgical care with the addition of the da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the most advanced and integrated robotic-assisted surgery platform. The new system is scheduled to arrive at Sanford Bismarck on Oct. 3. Following installation, surgeons and  more
CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Sept. 23, 2026, for the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act (S. 3736). * * * S. 3736 would direct the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to study the feasibility of constructing the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project, a proposed system that would provide municipal, rural, and industrial water in South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. The bill would require BOR to enter into a  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: HHS to Investigate Health Risks of Wireless Radiation, Calls for Public Input
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Jill Erzen, associate editor for The Defender: * * * HHS to Investigate Health Risks of Wireless Radiation, Calls for Public Input The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a formal inquiry into the potential health effects of wireless radiation from cell  more
Comet Radio Goes Live for 24 Hours on World College Radio Day
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Sept. 23 -- Western Iowa Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Comet Radio Goes Live for 24 Hours on World College Radio Day * Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) will participate in World College Radio Day on Friday, October 2, with a 24-hour continuous broadcast on Comet Radio, KWSR-LP 94.3. Listeners can also stream at cometradio.witcc.edu. The broadcast begins at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2, and continues for 24 hours. WITCC Mass Communica  more
Durbin Backs Senator Curtis' Call For Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Backs Senator Curtis' Call For Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr. * September 23, 2026 #Durbin: "We have enough resources, staff, and talent on a bipartisan basis to call Donald Trump Jr. before the Committee for a deposition, to answer some basic questions about who paid for his wedding ceremony." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL  more
Durbin Backs Senator Curtis' Call For Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.23.2026 Durbin Backs Senator Curtis' Call For Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation Into Donald Trump Jr. Durbin: "We have enough resources, staff, and talent on a bipartisan basis to call Donald Trump Jr. before the Committee for a deposition, to answer some basic questions about who paid for his wedding ceremony." - WASHINGTON - U.S.  more
Eastern Illinois University Earns High Marks in Multiple National Rankings
CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Eastern Illinois University earns high marks in multiple national rankings Sep-23-2026 EIU earns high marks for affordability, quality from TIME/Statista, U.S. News & World Report, and onlinecybersecurity.com (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University continues to build on its legacy of excellence, earning national rankings and distinctions that reinforce EIU's reputation for quality a  more
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, North Lumber & Home Center
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, North Lumber & Home Center * 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: North Lumber & Home Center of Decatur County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "North Lumber & Home Center has trul  more
Federal Register: Fed Issues Notice on Acquisitions Involving Pioneer Bank in Iowa
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set fo  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Making It a Priority - How State Workforce Goals and Higher Education Align
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Illakkia Ranjani, Davy Sell and Stephanie Norris: * * * Making It a Priority: How State Workforce Goals and Higher Education Align September 22, 2026 In order to ensure that a state's workforce development infrastructure is prepared to support their workforce needs, states seek to understand and publicize the jobs that will be in future demand. Occupational projections provi  more
Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here. This month,   more
Food Studies Group hosts "Food Around the World" during International Education Month
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 23 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following news: * * * Food Studies Group hosts "Food Around the World" during International Education Month * The Food Studies Group (FSG), an International Programs Affinity Group, will host Food Around the World on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Culture Bites Cafe (Room 120, Phillips Hall). Free and open to the public, the event invites attendees to explore global cultures through o  more
Fredrikson, Courtney Thompson and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in Copyright 1000 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson, Courtney Thompson and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in Copyright 1000 2026 * Fredrikson and shareholders Courtney A. H. Thompson and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been recognized in the inaugural edition of Copyright 1000, a new ranking published by World Trademark Review and IAM (registration required to view rankings). Fredrikson is one of only four firms reco  more
Grinnell College to Launch Environmental Studies Major and Semester at CERA in Fall 2027
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 23 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Grinnell College to Launch Environmental Studies Major and Semester at CERA in Fall 2027 * Beginning in fall 2027, students will have new opportunities to study some of the most complex environmental questions facing communities in Iowa and around the world. Building on decades of environmental education at Grinnell, the College will launch a new major in Environmental Studies (ENV), bringing together perspectives   more
Hinson Introduces Bill to Improve Birth Control Access in Rural Iowa
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Introduces Bill to Improve Birth Control Access in Rural Iowa * #New legislation builds on Hinson's efforts to expand over-the-counter birth control options at local pharmacies for adult women and address barriers to accessing long-lasting birth control in rural areas Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) is continuing her work to expand access to safe and effective birth con  more
ICYMI: Grassley Leads Senate Judiciary Republicans in Standing With Female Athletes Against Biological Men in Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.23.2026 ICYMI: Grassley Leads Senate Judiciary Republicans in Standing with Female Athletes Against Biological Men in Women's Sports WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) co-hosted a press conference alongside Senate Judiciary Republicans and female athletes and advocates following today's committee hearing on e  more
Interior Expands Program for Review of Prairie Pothole Wetland Easements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Interior Expands Program for Review of Prairie Pothole Wetland Easements * WASHINGTON -The Department of the Interior today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will incorporate feedback from North Dakota farmers, ranchers and conservation partners as it updates and expands an innovative Prairie Pothole Wetland pilot project addressing landowner concerns  more
Janna Galloway named Sanford Bemidji chief nursing officer
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Janna Galloway named Sanford Bemidji chief nursing officer * "Janna brings a wealth of nursing leadership experience and a deep understanding of our organization to this role," said Jason Caron, M.D., president and CEO of Sanford Bemidji. "Her ability to build strong relationships, develop teams and leaders, and keep patients at the center of decision-making will be an impor  more
Joe Mitchell Made Nearly $100,000 Consulting for Company Known as "Data Center PR Agency," Backed Bill that Gave Developers Billions in Tax Breaks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Joe Mitchell Made Nearly $100,000 Consulting for Company Known as "Data Center PR Agency," Backed Bill that Gave Developers Billions in Tax Breaks * New reporting details how career politician, insider, and lobbyist Joe Mitchell raked in nearly $100,000 from a company known as a "data center PR agency." Mitchell made $92,500 in "consulting fees" for a public relations firm that "  more
Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum to Repatriate Human Remains to 1 of 2 Native American Tribes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum, Kansas, intends to repatriate human remains representing at least 20 individuals and 15 lots of associated funerary objects to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska and the Kaw Nation, Oklahoma. The funerary objects consist of pot shards and pipes from the Bethany College Collection and Fries Collection. Limited information is available, although most items are believed to have come from sites in McPherson Count  more
Look and Learn
DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Look and Learn * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University's Richard M. Ross Art Museum will continue its yearlong exploration of "Communication, Surveillance & Democracy" with three new exhibits opening Oct. 13 at the venue, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. In "City Center Mall," photographer Ardine Nelson explores the limits of capitalism and consumer culture through images of Columbus's short-lived  more
Meet the 2026 Outstanding Congressional Staff Award Winners
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Meet the 2026 Outstanding Congressional Staff Award Winners * Each year, Growth Energy recognizes the leading congressional staffers who have gone above and beyond to assist and actively engage with the Growth Energy team and our members on a variety of issues that impact the biofuels industry. Growth Energy proudly announced this year's wi  more
Miller-Meeks Bill to Bring Critical Manufacturing Back to Iowa Heads to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Bill to Bring Critical Manufacturing Back to Iowa Heads to President's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Senate today passed bipartisan legislation led by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to strengthen Iowa and American manufacturing, identify critical products currently being imported, and help bring more production and good-payin  more
National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program September 23, 2026 More than 900 listings preserve, document and share the history of the Underground Railroad - Church Creek, Md. - The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program, which honors cour  more
NATO Secretary General visits Iowa, meets National Guard
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 23 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * NATO Secretary General visits Iowa, meets National Guard * On Tuesday (22 September), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to the US State of Iowa. In the afternoon Secretary General Rutte and the US Permanent Representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker met the Governor of Iowa Kim Reynolds. Afterward, Mr Rutte and Mr Whitaker took part in a moderated conversation on NATO, hosted in Des Moines by the Chicago Council o  more
Nexstar's Iowa Television Stations To Air Live Debate Between Candidates for U.S. Senate
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar's Iowa Television Stations To Air Live Debate Between Candidates for U.S. Senate * Debate Will Take Place on Tuesday, October 13, at 9 p.m. CT DES MOINES, IA -Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that its television stations serving Iowa will air a live, multi-market telecast of a debate between candidates for U.S. Sen  more
Nunn Leads Bipartisan BEEF Act to Support Iowa Cattlemen, Lower Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Leads Bipartisan BEEF Act to Support Iowa Cattlemen, Lower Costs for Families * DES MOINES, IA -Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the Banning External Entry of Foreign Beef (BEEF) Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at rebuilding America's cattle herd, increasing domestic beef production, and lowering grocery costs for families. The bill would also reverse the recen  more
Palette versus palate: Wine drinkers embrace a spectrum of wine colors
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Palette versus palate: Wine drinkers embrace a spectrum of wine colors * When a glass of red wine arrives at the table, most drinkers make a snap judgment before taking a sip. Is the color deep enough? Does the hue suggest quality, or raise a red flag? For years, that visual scrutiny has posed a challenge to an emerging category of wine grapes. Interspecific hybrid varieties - cultivars bred by crossing multip  more
Palette versus palate: Wine drinkers embrace a spectrum of wine colors
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Palette versus palate: Wine drinkers embrace a spectrum of wine colors By Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle September 23, 2026 When a glass of red wine arrives at the table, most drinkers make a snap judgment before taking a sip. Is the color deep enough? Does the hue suggest quality, or raise a red flag? For years, that visual scrutiny has posed a challenge to an e  more
Paxton Elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Paxton Elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union * Larry Paxton of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been elected a 2026 fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the world's largest association of Earth and space scientists. Each year, AGU bestows this honor on no more than 0.1% of its tens   more
Ricketts Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmers' and Ranchers' Data
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmers' and Ranchers' Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Agricultural Data Privacy Act. This bill would codify that agricultural producers are the sole owners of the data they produce. It would also prohibit companies from using or selling producers' data without written consent. "Excellent agriculture req  more
Sanford USD Medical Center honored for cardiovascular care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford USD Medical Center honored for cardiovascular care * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford USD Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(r) achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hos  more
Sen. Grassley Opens Senate Judiciary Hearing on Ensuring Safety and Fairness for Female Athletes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Sept. 23, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness and Safety for Female Athletes": * * * Grassley Opens Senate Judiciary Hearing on Ensuring Safety and Fairness for Female Athletes We're here today to discuss how we can empower women and protect girls in sports, and about the impact of men competing  more
Tennessee Joins 20-State Coalition Warning of National Security Risks in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Joins 20-State Coalition Warning of National Security Risks in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exploited by Chinese-sourced businesses. The let  more
The Patient Art of Bonsai
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * The Patient Art of Bonsai * Bonsai (pronounced "bone-sai") is the Japanese art of growing and shaping trees or shrubs in small pots to represent a realistic, miniature version of mature trees found in nature. It is an art form that goes back thousands of years and directly translates to "planted in a container." Over the past three decades, Millersville biology professor and botanist Dr. Ryan Wag  more
Ticks sought for citizen scientist study
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Ticks sought for citizen scientist study * FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota residents have a chance to contribute to local research by submitting ticks you find crawling on yourself or your pets as part of a citizen scientist study. Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, part of Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health, is expanding its Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS)   more
UW Ascends in National College Rankings
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 24 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Ascends in National College Rankings September 23, 2026 The University of Wyoming has made a big jump in two major national college rankings, augmenting its recently achieved status as a Carnegie R1 research institution. In the latest "America's Top Colleges 2027" list by Forbes magazine, UW climbed from No. 244 to No. 175 among all universities, public and private. Among public universities, UW now   more
VICTORY: Iowa judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY: Iowa judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer * DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2026 -An Iowa state court on Wednesday dismissed President Donald Trump's frivolous lawsuit against veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register newspaper. The decision handed down by Judge Scott J. Beattie is the latest in a string of setba  more
When an image becomes a place: How Kaia Olsen reimagines visual storytelling
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 23 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * When an image becomes a place: How Kaia Olsen reimagines visual storytelling * By Bri Brands What if you could step inside a photographic image? For Kaia Olsen, professor of practice in the Department of Cinematic Arts, questions like this are at the center of his research. "What I'm doing right now is finding ways to merge this idea of virtuality, which would be digita  more