DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Air quality permits for review, published 09/11/2025 * DES MOINES - The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * DMPS Celebrates Multiple Areas of Academic Growth Des Moines Public Schools is proud to announce significant growth across several academic areas and grade levels as evidenced by the latest Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) results for the 2024-25 school year. The ISASP, taken annually by students in grades three through eleven, has shown promising trends  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 12 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * $35.9 Million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits to Boost Projects Across Iowa The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $35.9 million in workforce housing tax credits to support development in 36 counties across the state. The awards will fund 63 projects expected to create nearly 2,000 new residential units -- 1,217 in large communities and 752 in smal more PR

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 12 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Fall 2025 enrollment climbs to 31,105 For the third consecutive year, enrollment at Iowa State University is up, due in part to a first-year record retention rate of just over 89% and growth in first-year students. Total enrollment stands at 31,105, which is an increase of 673 students. This fall's first-year class of 6,160 students is the largest since fall 2016 and marks five years of consecutive growth more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 11 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Nursing alum receives prestigious McElroy Fellowship * # Luther College alumnus Duong Truong has been named one of two recipients of the 42nd annual McElroy Graduate Fellowships, one of the most competitive academic honors in northeast Iowa. The McElroy Graduate Fellowship provides $36,000 over three years to support graduate study. Truong is pursuing a Ph.D. in nursing science at the University of California, Davi more PR