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Attorney General Bird Announces Winneshiek County in Full Compliance with Iowa Sanctuary County Law
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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July 18, 2025
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that she will dismiss the lawsuit against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx given that Winneshiek County has now fully complied with Iowa’s sanctuary county law (27A). On February 4,...
CodaPet expands compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services in Des Moines, IA
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
The veterinarian-owned startup empowers a network of veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia to ease the passing of pets at home, surrounded by loved ones. DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new veterinarian...
Max Allan Collins Guest of Honor at The Star City Film Festival Waukon, Iowa July 31-August 3rd
EIN Presswire
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July 10, 2025
The 8th Season of The Star City Film Festival to includes 44 films and live script readings for the audience. All welcome. Red Carpet 6 pm August 2. WAUKON, IA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Star City Film Festival...
Attorney General Bird Warns of Sweepstakes Scams on National Lottery Day
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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July 17, 2025
DES MOINES—Today, on National Lottery Day, Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning of sweepstakes and prize scams. Lottery scams occur when people are told they’ve won a sweepstake or prize, and they have to make a payment to receive it. Last...
Secretary Naig Announces New Water Quality Project in Central Iowa’s Beaver Creek Watershed
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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July 8, 2025
Three-year watershed project is upstream from the Des Moines Metro and will add nitrate-reducing conservation practices and incentivize the use of cover crops DES MOINES, Iowa (July 8, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced...
Hundreds of Natural Gas Professionals to Convene in Iowa City for MEA Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
Boost operational and leadership skills while shaping the future of gas operations Aug 19–21 in Iowa City. BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MEA Energy Association (MEA) is proud to announce the upcoming Gas...
Mediacom Communications Launches Multi-Gig and Symmetrical Speed Services in Fairfax and Bertram, Iowa
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mediacom Communications today announced the company has launched multi-gig and symmetrical speed broadband services to nearly 1,200 households located in the rural Iowa communities of Fairfax...
Huether’s ‘The River’ Selected for Public Art Installation In New Des Moines International Airport Terminal
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and Des Moines Airport Authority select Huether’s “The River” as the large-scale suspended art for its new terminal. DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Greater Des...
Iowans’ Unemployment Benefits to Increase Starting July 6
Iowa Workforce Development
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June 30, 2025
Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: June 30, 2025 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Workforce Development,...
Iowa farmers hope for open dialogues between US, China
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Just northeast of Des Moines lies the Kimberley family farm, a long-standing symbol of American agriculture. With its expansive grain bins, family-branded trucks, and recognizable green John Deere machinery, the farm reflects both...
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Releases Statement Regarding SCOTUS Decision on Prop. 12
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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June 30, 2025
Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement: “I am disappointed with the Supreme Court's decision to not hear the Iowa Pork Producers’ case to stop California’s mandate against Iowa farmers. I will continue to fight...
Quartet Senior Living Announces Lyric – A New Independent Living Community Opening Fall 2026 in Bettendorf, Iowa
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
BETTENDORF, IA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Quartet, Senior Living Village is proud to announce the expansion of its senior living offerings with the opening of Lyric Senior Living, a premier Independent Living community...
Attorney General Bird Reminds Iowans of New Crypto Law in Effect Today
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that a new state law protecting Iowans from losing money to scammers through cryptocurrency ATMs goes into effect today. “The legislature acted when they saw how frequently cryptocurrency ATMs were being...
CN to Invest $38 Million in Iowa to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
HOMEWOOD, Ill., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately US$38 million in Iowa, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and...
Iowa district court vacates CMS minimum nurse staffing requirements
American Hospital Association
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June 21, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa June 18 vacated components of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ minimum nurse staffing rule requiring nursing homes to have a registered nurse onsite 24/7 and prescribing a...
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 3.6 Percent
Iowa Workforce Development
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June 19, 2025
Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: June 19, 2025 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) Labor Force Participation Rate Increases to 67.3...
Goodguys Rod & Custom Rolls into Iowa for the 34th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
Thousands of hot rodders from across the country will gather in Des Moines on 4th of July Weekend for Goodguys “can’t miss” Mid-Summer Classic event, July 4 - 6 FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Goodguys Rod &...
Hoover Building is the New Home of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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June 24, 2025
As of July 1, the Department will occupy the fifth floor of the Hoover Building located on the Iowa Capitol Complex DES MOINES, Iowa (June 24, 2025) – As of July 1, 2025, The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will call the Hoover...
Upcoming learning opportunity for Iowa schools to focus on high-quality mathematics instruction
Iowa Department Of Education
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June 25, 2025
Iowa schools can now register to attend an upcoming professional learning opportunity focused on the goals of House File 784, which prioritizes high-quality instruction in early numeracy. The Build Math Minds – The Flexibility Formula learning...
Attorney General Jackley Announces a Sioux City, Iowa Man Found Guilty in Union County Murder
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
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June 25, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Sioux City, Iowa man has been convicted of first-degree murder in a...