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Dec. 9, 2025
MONOPOLY: Des Moines Edition Unveiled
EIN Presswire
Mr. Monopoly and local dignitaries premiere the board inspired by Iowa’s capital city DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Local officials, tourism and business leaders, along with Mr. Monopoly, today unveiled...
Jan. 23, 2026
Iowa Ends 2025 with Higher Labor Force Participation, 32,400 More Workers
Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: January 23, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) Unemployment Rate in December Holds Steady at...
Mar. 6, 2026
Dr. Ryan Foor Announced as Deputy Commissioner of Education
Nebraska Department of Education
News Release March 6, 2026 The Nebraska State Board of Education has appointed Dr. Ryan Foor as a Deputy Commissioner of Education.
Mar. 6, 2026
Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Jared Almandinger
Iowa Department Of Education
From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.
Mar. 3, 2026
Public comment period opens for the Iowa Early Learning Standards updates
Iowa Department Of Education
The Iowa Department of Education’s official public comment period for the Iowa Early Learning Standards (IELS) is now open.
May 11, 2026
Secretary Naig Announces First Round of 2026 Urban Water Quality Projects
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s investment supports locally led water quality projects in communities across Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (May 11, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the first-round of...
May 21, 2026
More States Join Growing Movement to Recognize the Classic Learning Test
EIN Presswire
Public universities in Indiana, Georgia, and North Carolina to allow Classic Learning Test scores in applications.
Mar. 3, 2026
Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Pamela Joslyn
Iowa Department Of Education
From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.
Nov. 27, 2025
West Des Moines Branch Reflects the Values at the Core of Gershman Mortgage’s 2025 Healthiest Employers Honor
EIN Presswire
Gershman employees supporting the West Des Moines area operate within a framework designed to encourage growth, collaboration, and long-term fulfillment.
Nov. 24, 2025
ENRG Launches Des Moines Chapter Led by Expert EOS Implementer® Rob Taylor and Fractional Integrator Shellie Shultz
EIN Presswire
ENRG opens its Des Moines chapter to support entrepreneurial leaders running on EOS®, led by Rob Taylor and Shellie Shultz DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ENRG (Entrepreneurial Networking Resource Group), a...
Feb. 27, 2026
Weston Companies Celebrates Four Years of Transforming Commercial Spaces Across Central Iowa
EIN Presswire
ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Weston Companies proudly celebrates four years of delivering high-end commercial buildouts for office, retail, spa, restaurant, and specialty spaces throughout Central Iowa....
Feb. 27, 2026
Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Justin Heckman
Iowa Department Of Education
From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.
Feb. 25, 2026
Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Alan Bandstra
Iowa Department Of Education
From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.
Feb. 24, 2026
Roofing Industry Rallies Behind Shamrock's Appeal to Reform Iowa Insurance Regulations
EIN Presswire
KANSAS, KS, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What started as one roofing company's decision to stand up for its Iowa customers has grown into a national conversation about contractor rights, consumer protection, and the...
Jan. 7, 2026
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.5 Percent in November
Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: January 7, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) Labor Force Participation Rate Holds Steady at...
Feb. 23, 2026
Influential Women Spotlights Amanda C. Wise: Championing Holistic Education and Compassionate Care
EIN Presswire
PAPILLION, NE, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Occupational Therapist, Educator, and Nationally Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach Brings 27+ Years of Experience to Higher Education and Community Leadership Amanda C....
Feb. 23, 2026
Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Anna Brooks
Iowa Department Of Education
From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.
Jan. 7, 2026
Iowa’s Unified Allocation Plan receives first-in-the-nation approval of critical steps to focus federal resources on student achievement over administrative bureaucracy
Iowa Department Of Education
The U.S. Department of Education waiver approval marks the first step in fully realizing Iowa’s comprehensive Unified Allocation Plan, granting waivers of certain federal ESEA requirements and consolidating funding to more effectively align with...
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