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DVIDS - Georgia

For Staff Sgt. Sheldon Cox, gaming has been a part of life for nearly as long as he can remember.

Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: May 6, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases Slightly to 3.3...

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New York, New York, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vesper Holdings (“Vesper”), a privately-held real estate investment firm based in New York City, is pleased to announce its latest student housing acquisition – The Hive, located pedestrian to...

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Individuals and farm families will be recognized at the 2026 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (May 5, 2026) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2026 Iowa Farm Environmental...

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that three bills from her 2026 legislative priorities are now law after being signed by Governor Kim Reynolds.

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the March 24, 2026, fatal shooting of Zakar Jeffrey by a Des Moines Police Officer was justified.

Iowa Department Of Education

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DVIDS - Georgia

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Airmen assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing conducted aerial refueling operations with F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 114th Fighter Wing over the Midwest, May 1, 2026 During the mission, a KC-135 Stratotanker transferred...

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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC), a leading provider of center-based autism therapy, is proud to announce the opening of a new autism therapy center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The new center will...

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MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lighthouse Autism Center (LAC) is proud to announce the opening of a new autism therapy center in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, expanding access to specialized services for children and families...

Iowa Department Of Education

Launch reinforces Iowa’s leadership in aligning postsecondary education to workforce outcomes; expands federal financial aid to students with low-income backgrounds enrolled in postsecondary workforce programs that lead to in-demand jobs The Iowa...

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 3, 2026) - Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today thanked Gov. Reynolds, Leader Klimesh, Speaker Grassley and members of the Iowa Legislature for delivering...

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DES MOINES, Iowa, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Quarter 2026 Highlights Net income of $236 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) assessments of $26 million Voluntary housing and community contributions of $25 million Advances totaled...

Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: April 27, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) (128.71 KB) .pdf Awards support 70 programs...

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that her office has reached a settlement with Anthony S. George, owner and operator of Club Save, LLC, to fully reimburse Iowans who were affected by the asserted fraudulent practices.

Iowa Workforce Development

Every spring, thousands of high school students descend upon the Iowa State Fairgrounds to learn about how careers in the trades, healthcare, or even emergency response can be a path for them.

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 30, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today issued a statement after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced confirmed cases of the...

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Event kicked off initiative to plant America250 trees in communities across Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (April 24, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and other state leaders gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds today to plant Iowa’s...

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ROSEVILLE, Minn., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading water treatment and specialty ingredients company, has completed the acquisition of the assets of Aqua-Chem, Inc. (“Aqua-Chem”). Aqua-Chem provides water...

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 28, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today thanked the Iowa Senate for its unanimous passage of the Iowa Farm Act, Senate File 2465, by a vote of 47-0. “I appreciate members of the Iowa Senate for their...