AMES, Iowa, Feb. 11 -- Iowa State University's Computer Science Department issued the following news: * * * Alumnus Dr. Jyothisham Pathak Named Dean at Arizona State University We are thrilled to announce that our alumnus, Dr. Jyotishman Pathak, will lead the School of Technology for Public Health at Arizona State University as its inaugural dean. Currently, Dr. Pathak holds multiple leadership positions, including Frances & John L. Loeb Professor of Medical Informatics, Chief of the Divisio more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 10 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird Calls to End the Biden-Harris Beef Ban in School Cafeterias DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today opposed a Biden-Harris attempt to wipe out meat in school cafeterias by favoring non-meat protein sources, despite nutritional science. Animal-based proteins, especially beef and pork, are nutritional powerhouses. Beef packs more protein per calorie than v more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 10 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird Secures Conviction Against Human Trafficker of Teenage Girl in Linn County DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that the Attorney General's office, in coordination with the Linn County Attorney's office, secured a conviction against Jarod Anderson on Thursday for trafficking a then 17-year-old girl in Linn County. In May 2024, Anderson picke more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds releases public schedule Governor Kim Reynolds released her public schedule for Monday, February 10, through Sunday, February 16, 2024. The following events are open to credentialed members of the media: Monday, February 10 Gov. Reynolds holds press conference regarding Iowa DOGE Task Force Ray Conference Room Iowa State Capitol Des Moines, IA 11 a.m. Wednesday, Februa more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds signs executive order establishing Iowa DOGE Task Force Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order launching Iowa's DOGE Task Force--the next step in Iowa's ongoing efforts to successfully improve effectiveness and efficiency in state government. The task force, led by Sukup Manufacturing Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Emily Schmitt, will be organized  more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * ONU COMPLETES THIRD CONSECUTIVE SWEEP OF CCAC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS DAVENPORT, Iowa - The Olivet Nazarene University men's and women's track & field teams completed their third consecutive sweep of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) with wins at the 2025 edition of the championships, hosted at the St. Ambrose Wellness & Recreation Center. The ONU men held on to their big lead buil more PR

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 11 -- Iowa State University's Computer Science Department issued the following news: * * * Regis Kopper Awarded Grant from Department of Justice Dr. Regis Kopper, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been awarded a $800,000, 3-year grant from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. He will work with the Iowa State University Police Department and the city of Greensboro, North Carlonia. NextGen Interactions, an extended reality (XR)  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 10 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Wastewater discharge reaches Saylor Creek in Polk County ANKENY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been contacted regarding a wastewater discharge into Saylor Creek in Polk County. The DNR Field Office in Des Moines was notified by the City of Ankeny of a bypass early Sunday morning at the lift station at 940 SW Ankeny Road. A 20" force main that enters the lift station more PR