DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 18 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Canada geese test positive for Avian Influenza at Green Valley Lake, Lake of Three Fires * H5 avian influenza has been confirmed in Canada geese at Green Valley Lake and at Lake of Three Fires, state wildlife officials announced on Thursday. Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) collected dead geese for testing at Iowa State University's Veterinary Diagnostic L more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 18 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Announces 108 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Projects to Expand Access to E15, Biodiesel in Iowa * Projects in 46 counties receive cost-share grants through the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 18, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board appr more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 18 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Air quality permits for review * 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 on draft permits. DNR considers publ more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, Dec. 17 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College announces professors selected for endowed chairs, professorships and fellowships * Nine Luther College faculty members have been awarded endowed chairs, professorships and fellowships to honor their commitment to teaching and research. Created by generous gifts from Luther community members, these endowed roles provide funds for special projects for the recipient. The recognition also supports the coll more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Dec. 19 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque Joins the LearningWell Coalition, Advancing a Campus-Wide Culture of Character and Purpose The University of Dubuque has joined the LearningWell Coalition, a national network of colleges and universities dedicated to cultivating students' identity, agency, belonging, character, and sense of purpose on campus to create and sustain wellbeing for life. UD was invited to be part of  more PR