News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors
'Hold Onto Your Butts' is a Tour-de-Force of Comedy, Physical Theatre, and Live Foley
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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'Hold Onto Your Butts' is a Tour-de-Force of Comedy, Physical Theatre, and Live Foley
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - A wildly inventive tour-de-force of comedy, physical theatre, and live Foley will bring dinosaurs to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. The performance is part of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series.
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America First Policy Institute: Myths vs. Facts - Camp Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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Myths vs. Facts: Camp Safety
October 2, 2026
MYTH: Camps are regulated like schools and childcare centers that serve the same children.
FACT: Camps face looser standards than schools, and many states exempt entire categories of camps from licensure and the inspection, screening, and registration that come with it.
* In many states, day programs, religious camps, and municipal recreation programs
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American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Mi
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
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DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dru
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manu
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have e
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Caltech Faculty Receive NSF CAREER Awards
PASADENA, California, Oct. 3 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Caltech Faculty Receive NSF CAREER Awards
October 02, 2026
Five Caltech faculty members have been selected to receive the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award starting this year.
CAREER awards, the NSF's most prestigious awards for junior faculty members, are designed to enable awardees to develop careers as outstanding teacher-scholars. Awar
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CLAS alumnus Scott Icenogle turns his Iowa memories into music
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS alumnus Scott Icenogle turns his Iowa memories into music
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By Claire McGranahan
When Scott Icenogle (BA '91) returns to the University of Iowa, he tries to save one day for himself.
He walks the routes he took as a student. He visits familiar buildings. On his most recent trip, knowing he might be asked to create something for Iowa, Icenogle went further: he tried t
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Cornell College: Peering Into the Past - Class Researches King Chapel
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- Cornell College issued the following news:
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Peering into the past: class researches King Chapel
01 October 2026
King Chapel has been closed since the 2020 derecho, but some students are getting a peek inside as they contribute to research ahead of the restoration process.
While the college waits for state and federal agencies to complete their reviews and allow repair work to begin, a group of 16 students suited up in safety gear to explore the inside of
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DCCC Frontline Co-Chair Rep. Sharice Davids: MAGA Betrayed Rural America
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Frontline Co-Chair Rep. Sharice Davids: MAGA Betrayed Rural America
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In a new op-ed in The Hill, Congresswoman Sharice Davids calls out MAGA Republicans for abandoning rural America. From skyrocketing costs and farm bankruptcies to gutting rural health care infrastructure and slashing Medicaid funding, Davids details how two years of complete Republican control has left rural
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Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority With "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 2, 2026
Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority with "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches"
With just over one month to go until the midterm elections, Democrats are "within striking distance" as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer makes the case that the party is "on the edge of taking back the Senate" thanks to a "bi
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Diamond Jo Dubuque Guest Hits $46,000+ Jackpot
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release:
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Diamond Jo Dubuque Guest Hits $46,000+ Jackpot
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - A lucky guest at Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque struck it big on September 27, taking home a $46,470.90 jackpot.
The local guest, who prefers to remain anonymous, was playing Wonder 4(tm) by Aristocrat Gaming(tm) when their $12 bet turned their visit to into a memorabl
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DNR investigating fish kill at Little Maquoketa River in Dubuque County
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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DNR investigating fish kill at Little Maquoketa River in Dubuque County
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PEOSTA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at the Little Maquoketa River near the City of Peosta in Dubuque County.
On October 1, the DNR Field Office in Manchester was notified of a possible manure release and fish kill in an unnamed tributary of the Little Maquoketa River,
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Early Voting Data Demonstrates Democrats Are Fired Up To Win the House Majority
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Early Voting Data Demonstrates Democrats Are Fired Up To Win the House Majority
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More than 700,000 Americans have cast their midterm ballots in at least 30 states, and early voting analysis from CNN shows the signs are pointing to a Democratic advantage. Democrats are fired up to take back the House Majority, with early voting numbers representing the latest indication of Democrati
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Fact Check: Chris Jones Out of Step with Iowa, Democrats, and Reality
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release:
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Fact Check: Chris Jones Out of Step with Iowa, Democrats, and Reality
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WEST DES MOINES, IA - During a taping of Iowa Public Television's Iowa Press show featuring Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, challenger Chris Jones took positions attacking Iowa farmers and ethanol production that set him apart from mainstream Iowa views, other leading Democratic candi
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur Expands Recall of Great Value and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Berries Over E. Coli Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145
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Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026
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Federal Register: USDA Designates 7 Companies to Provide Official Grain Inspection Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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United States Grain Standards Act Award of Designations
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing designation awards of the North Dakota Grain Inspection Service, Inc.; Omaha Grain Inspection Service; Fremont Grain Inspection Department, Inc.; Champaign-Danville Grain Inspection Departments, Inc.; Maryland Department of Agricul
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From childhood horse lessons to rodeo queen and forage researcher
AMES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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From childhood horse lessons to rodeo queen and forage researcher
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By Whitney Baxter
Lauren Jaschke is in her happy spot any time she's atop a horse.
"There's no greater feeling than loping a horse through an open field or carrying the American flag around a rodeo arena," said Jaschke, a graduate student in sustainable agriculture.
She'll fly the flag through many more ar
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here.
"Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment
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Grassley, Hassan Take Action to Improve Access to Cancer Screenings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Hassan Take Action to Improve Access to Cancer Screenings
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Click HERE for video of Grassley's remarks from the Senate floor.
Click HERE for separate audio of Grassley discussing the legislation.
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Finance Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Standardizing Cancer Recommendations for Earlier Evaluation and N
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Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Effort to Extend Key Tax Credit for Small Agri-Biodiesel Producers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Effort to Extend Key Tax Credit for Small Agri-Biodiesel Producers
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit Extension Act to extend a key tax credit that supports small biodiesel producers, family farmers and the rural communities they sustain across America.
The
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ICYMI: Who Are the Millionaires Collecting Unemployment? IRS Letter to Ernst Reveals the Answer
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Who Are the Millionaires Collecting Unemployment? IRS Letter to Ernst Reveals the Answer
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WASHINGTON - In a May letter to U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the IRS revealed that 10,100 million-dollar earners collected nearly $97.4 million in unemployment benefits in 2024 alone. The top occupations among the jobless millionaires included engineers, software engineers, financial professionals, lawye
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International silent film retrospective highlights growing work at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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International silent film retrospective highlights growing work at Iowa
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By Claire McGranahan
A major retrospective of early Weimar cinema-the golden age of German cinema between 1918 to 1933-will take center stage at the Giornate del Cinema Muto in Pordenone, Italy, this October, co-curated by University of Iowa Professor, Michael Cowan.
Cowan, film studies professor in
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Jason Robey investigates changes in American incarceration
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Jason Robey investigates changes in American incarceration
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By Bri Brands
For Jason Robey, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, the story of incarceration is more complicated than the common narrative of a dramatic rise in imprisonment rates across the United States.
In a recent study of imprisonment rates from 2000-2019, Jason Robey's team
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Marsh Completes Acquisition of Accel Holdings
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release:
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Marsh completes acquisition of Accel Holdings
NEW YORK, October 2, 2026 - Marsh (NYSE:MRSH), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the completion of its previously announced agreement to acquire Accel Holdings, Inc, a leading diversified independent insurance and advisory firm headquartered in Waverly, Iowa. Accel will operate within Marsh Agency. Terms of t
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Meet four CLAS researchers exploring how people understand themselves and the world
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Meet four CLAS researchers exploring how people understand themselves and the world
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By Bri Brands
Research in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can begin with a film, a patient encounter, a media text, or even the physical act of drawing against a wall. Four faculty members share what sparked their curiosity, where they hope their work leads, and what keeps them e
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Napoleone Ferrara, MD, Receives 2026 Yergin Family International Prize for Biomedical Research
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Napoleone Ferrara, MD, Receives 2026 Yergin Family International Prize for Biomedical Research
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The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will award its 2026 Yergin Family International Prize for Biomedical Research to Napoleone Ferrara, MD, Distinguished Professor of Pathology and Hildyard Endowed Chair in Eye Disease at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine.
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Natural Resource Commission tour and meeting set for Oct. 7-8, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Natural Resource Commission tour and meeting set for Oct. 7-8, 2026
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DES MOINES, Iowa - The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 8, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Shenandoah Public Library, 201 South Elm Street, in Shenandoah.
Commissioners will meet on Oct. 7 for a tour of Waubonsie State Park and R
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New and renovated CLAS spaces welcome students for 2026-27 academic year
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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New and renovated CLAS spaces welcome students for 2026-27 academic year
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By Bri Brands
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences occupies more than one million square feet of space in more than 40 buildings across campus. Here are the new and renovated spaces supporting CLAS research, teaching, and collaboration during the 2026-27 academic year.
#Health Sciences Academic
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New Monthly Record: E15 Sales Keep Climbing in Iowa
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release:
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New Monthly Record: E15 Sales Keep Climbing in Iowa
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WEST DES MOINES, IA - Iowa fuel terminals distributed a record amount of E15 in September, more than 47 million gallons, according to monthly fuel tax data from the Iowa Department of Revenue. E15 sales are on track to overtake E10 as Iowa's top-selling fuel in 2026 according to Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
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Q&A: Runaway Government Weaponization Hurts Iowans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Q&A: Runaway Government Weaponization Hurts Iowans
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Q: What should Iowans know about Jack Smith's criminal investigations against President Trump?
A: Three days after President Trump announced his campaign for re-election in 2022, the Biden Justice Department appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith to conduct an investigation into Trump for allegedly mishandling classified documents and election i
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Read More about 'Garden with confidence' with student-developed app
AMES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Read More about 'Garden with confidence' with student-developed app
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By Whitney Baxter
Mary Staudt wants to encourage more people to start gardening and help them feel confident doing so.
The upcoming launch of her AI-powered gardening app, CultivAIte, brings her a big step closer to that goal.
"The inspiration for this app came from my own struggles with my garden," said
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Sanford Fargo recognized as a Level IV Neonatal Facility
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Fargo recognized as a Level IV Neonatal Facility
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FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo has been designated as a Level IV Neonatal Facility by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The AAP's Neonatal Excellence Program awards such designations to hospitals that meet the highest standards established through an independent neonatal verification and designation process. The
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The champs are back! UCLA women's basketball returns to practice
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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The champs are back! UCLA women's basketball returns to practice
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Ankles are taped and laces are knotted. The squeaks of sneakers cut through the clapping, counting and communication that echo across the court inside the Mo Ostin Basketball Center.
UCLA women's basketball finished its first full week of practice on the Ann Meyers Drysdale Court with the same mission as always: get bette
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The Momentum Continues: UD Moves Forward with Exciting Vision for the Future
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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The Momentum Continues: UD Moves Forward with Exciting Vision for the Future
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - There's a lot to celebrate as the University of Dubuque's Momentum Campaign reaches the one-year anniversary of its official launch.
When the three-year, $150 million campaign was announced on October 2, 2025, it had already secured $117 million in commitments during the quiet phase. Today, UD's Momentum Ca
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Trojan Days brings DSU community together Oct. 5-10
MADISON, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Trojan Days brings DSU community together Oct. 5-10
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MADISON, S.D. - The 2026 Dakota State University Homecoming schedule includes campus traditions, athletic contests, alumni gatherings, student activities, and opportunities to support DSU students and the greater community.
A centerpiece of this year's celebration will be Trojans Give Back on Thursday, Oct. 8. The annual day of service invites membe
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University of Iowa College of Engineering: Alumna Meesha Dogan Making Waves With Cardio Diagnostics
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 3 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Alumna Meesha Dogan making waves with Cardio Diagnostics
October 2, 2026
Meesha Dogan, CEO, co-founder, and director of Cardio Diagnostics, recently led a group of Iowa engineering students on a tour of her company's Iowa City lab, where patient samples are processed for diagnostic testing. With an impressive 15 patents under her belt, Dogan co-invented her company's core technology duri
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