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Iowa Ketamine Clinic Opens Second Location in Ankeny with Grand Opening and Community Open House on October 21

Iowa Ketamine Clinic opens its new Ankeny location, expanding access to safe, innovative treatments for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Open House Oct. 21. ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iowa Ketamine Clinic...

Secretary Naig Announces 12 Grants to Support Iowa Specialty Crop Production

Specialty Crop Block Grants are authorized as part of the federal Farm Bill DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 9, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded...

Northwest Iowa teacher takes learning on the road

Fifth grade students at North Union Community School District had the opportunity to step back in time along a “Glacial Landmark” tour of northwest Iowa, thanks to the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program. Pennie Klepper, who teaches fifth grade...

Virtual field trips bring farms and local foods to Iowa classrooms

Take a trip with us to learn more about healthy local foods! Iowa classrooms are invited to join us for the new Farm to School virtual field trip series, which visits different local farms and vendors to explore healthy produce options. Each...

The 2026 Emerging Educators Academy offers support, celebration for new teachers

Iowa’s premier professional learning and networking event for new teachers is back for 2026. Led by teachers for teachers, the 11th annual Emerging Educators Academy on Jan. 10 will engage participants with a full day of activities, celebration...

Justice Department Opens Investigation into Des Moines Public Schools for Race-Based Employment Practices

Today, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) to determine whether it engages in employment practices that discriminate based on race, color, and national origin in violation...

ICE Arrests Criminal Alien Serving as Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent; Prior Weapons Charges and In Possession of Loaded Handgun at Time of Arrest

Guyana National tried to evade arrest, Officers discovered his abandoned vehicle in a wooded area September 26, 2025: Ian Andre Roberts September 26, 2025: Loaded handgun found in vehicle February 2020: Ian Andre Roberts DES MOINES, Iowa — ICE Des...

DHS Releases New Information on Extensive Criminal History of Illegal Alien Ian Roberts who was Working as Iowa School Superintendent

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new information on criminal illegal alien Ian Andre Roberts, who was serving as Des Moines, Iowa’s school superintendent at the time of his Sept. 26 arrest. When U.S....

Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Honored in October State Resolution,Bringing Decades of Educational Leadership to the Global Stage

Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Honored in October State Resolution, Bringing Decades of Educational Leadership to the Global Stage ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Georgia General Assembly has once again recognized...

Stride Autism Centers Named a Winner of the 2025 Iowa Top Workplaces Award

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stride Autism Centers, a leading provider of center-based early intervention ABA therapy, has been recognized with the 2025 Iowa Top Workplaces Award by the Des Moines Register. This list is...

West Des Moines Buyers Compete for Move-In Ready Homes as Listings Decline

In West Des Moines, buyers are vying for limited move-in ready homes as rising costs and low listings reshape the market. WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A shift in buyer behavior is reshaping the...

Iowa Department of Education earns $43 million multi-year federal grant to support high-quality public charter schools

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced the state was awarded a multi-year competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education totaling more than $43 million over five years to support the success of high-quality...

ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa's Largest School District

(MENAFN) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended the superintendent of Iowa’s biggest school district, accusing him of being unlawfully present in the United States, lacking legal authorization to work, and having a previous...

Two Iowa students named as U.S. Presidential Scholars

The Iowa Department of Education has announced today that two Iowa students from the class of 2025 have been selected for this year’s U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Chosen by the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Presidential Scholars...

Iowa STEM Summit keynote: “It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!”

The 2025 Iowa STEM Summit, hosted by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is fast approaching! During this year’s event, global STEM ambassador Jay Flores will deliver an engaging keynote address entitled...

ICE detains leader of Iowa’s largest school district, calls him alien

(MENAFN) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody the head of Iowa’s largest school district, alleging he was in the country illegally, lacked authorization to work, and had a previous weapons conviction. According to...

ICE Detains Iowa School District Leader

(MENAFN) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody the head of Iowa’s largest school district, accusing him of residing in the country unlawfully, lacking permission to work, and having a previous conviction involving...

Straight No Chaser Reveal Details of “Holiday Road”; First Full-Length Holiday Album in Five Years Out October 24

Guest Appearances Include Mickey Guyton and John Splithoff; “Christmas Is Different (feat. Hunter Hayes)” Out Today; Holiday Road Tour Kicks Off Next Friday Photo credit: Jimmy Fontaine Press materials and hi res images are available here....

DENISE MCCORMICK RECENTLY SELECTED AS TOP BEST SELLING AUTHOR & EDUCATIONAL COACH OF THE DECADE BY IAOTP

Denise McCormick will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Denise McCormick, World Renowned Educational Coach and 6X...

GEAR UP Iowa helps students in Clinton unwrap their future

When students at Clinton High School were handed bananas with their lunch this week, they were receiving more than a healthy snack. Each banana had a motivational or informative message written on the peel to highlight upcoming opportunities to...