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During Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Continues to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Including Pedophiles, Domestic Abusers, and Drug Traffickers
Our law enforcement officers are risking their lives every single day to arrest heinous criminals without pay because of the Democrats’ Government Shutdown WASHINGTON — During the Democrats' government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs...
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FAFSA now open with virtual support available to assist students and families
Iowans seeking to access millions of dollars in financial aid to pursue education or training beyond high school can now take the most important first step in that journey. The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) recently...
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New Work-Based Learning Webinar on October 7: Growing High School Internship Programs
The Work-Based Learning (WBL) webinar series continues next week to showcase and share information about successful high school internship programs! Join Iowa Workforce Development’s state partners, employers, and educators on Tuesday, October 7,...
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West Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference Call
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the third quarter of 2025 on Thursday, October 23, 2025 before the markets...
Secretary Naig Welcomes Grant Applications for Urban Water Quality Projects
Cost-share grants leverage significant local public and private investments to improve water quality as part of Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 23, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the...
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Attorney General Bird Leads Letter to Protect Free Speech on College Campuses
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led 17 states in calling on colleges and universities to protect free speech on their campuses. There are troubling reports that some university officials are using the murder of Charlie Kirk as a...
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Attorney General Bonta Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Grant Review to Protect Key Provision of Voting Rights Act
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that prevents individuals from suing to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA),...
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National Cider Month, North America’s Greatest Cider Celebration, Grows in 2025
This October, honor the craft, community, and artistry of cidermaking SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- October marks the sixth annual National Cider Month, a beloved tradition founded by Schilling Cider to...
American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) Makes $1.5 Million Strategic Investment in RAEK — Building the First-Party Data Engine for the AI Economy
American Rebel — America’s Next Great Success Story — Becomes a Strategic Owner in RAEK, the Fast-Growing Leader in First-Party Data. Together, this powerful combination unites a rising consumer brand with the future of digital intelligence,...
The pathways to substitute teaching
Each day, Iowa schools rely on substitute teachers to provide seamless support and instruction in PK-12 classrooms when contracted teachers are away. With the large demand for high-quality substitute teachers across the state, Iowa has streamlined...
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Researchers Helping Researchers
How an Iowa-based Research Chamber Manufacturer Secured a New International Distributor with a Research-Centric Approach Percival Scientific (Percival), based in Perry, Iowa, has been making customized environmental research chambers since 1959....
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Labor Force Participation Rate Climbs to 67.5 Percent in August With 1,900 New Workers
Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: September 18, 2025 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) Unemployment rate increases slightly to 3.8...
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Secretary Naig to Present the Ebaugh Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Multi-generational Bremer County family to be honored during a ceremony at their farm DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Ebaugh family of Bremer County with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor...
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Sterling Structural Releases Comprehensive Mass Timber Design Manual
PHOENIX, Ill., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sterling Structural, a leading manufacturer of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels and systems in North America, today announced the availability of its comprehensive Design Manual. The free...
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Preliminary Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank, expects to report third quarter preliminary earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, October 15,...
Weekly Traffic Update: October 3, 2025
E. 16th St. closed between Massachusetts St. and New Hampshire St. This Wednesday, October 1, private contractors closed E. 16th St. between Massachusetts St. and New Hampshire St. to perform public improvements to 1601 New Hampshire St. The City...
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Winnebago Industries to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Financial Results on October 22, 2025
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor recreation product manufacturer, plans to issue its fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 financial results before the opening of the New...
Access expanded for innovative Reading Assistant resource
With support from Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Iowa Department of Education continues to expand professional learning and literacy resources for educators and students across the state. The Department has announced it will provide an additional 50,000...
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Denison Regional Center to enhance Career academy opportunities for five school districts
High school students at five school districts in western Iowa now have increased opportunities to pursue education and training in high-demand fields thanks to the new regional career center in Denison. Officially dedicated on Sept. 8 with a...
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Save your spot in the next round of LETRS professional development
The Iowa Department of Education is excited to announce that a seventh round of the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) professional development opportunity will start in February 2026. Iowa PK-8 educators who are...
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