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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Miller-Meeks Joins Iowa Delegation to Honor Fallen Iowa Guardsmen * WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) A 24-year Army veteran, joined members of the Iowa congressional delegation in introducing a resolution honoring the lives, service, and sacrifice of Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar of the Iowa National Guar more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Brings Transparency to Hidden Corners of The Swamp * WASHINGTON - After a shocking report revealed government bureaucrats multiplied in number, collected bigger paychecks, and became more secretive during the Biden years, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is introducing new legislation to ensure that the American people know how their tax dollars are spent and what the bloated bureaucracy is up to.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Escorts Bodies of Iowa Guardsmen to the Homeland * DOVER, Del. - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Iowa National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism, today escorted the bodies of Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar of Des Moines and Sergeant Nate Howard of Marshalltown as they returned from overseas where they gave their lives in service to our country. Ernst joined P more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Grassley, Nunn Lead Congress in Honoring Fallen Iowa National Guardsmen * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Iowa National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism, and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are leading a Senate resolution honoring the lives and service of Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar from Des Moines and Sergeant Nate Howard from Marshallto more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst: "The Legacy of These Heroes Will Never Be Forgotten." * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Iowa National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism, spoke on the Senate floor to honor the lives of Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar and Sergeant Nate Howard after escorting the bodies of these Iowa National Guardsmen back to the United States. Watch Ernst' more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Helps Lead Congressional Resolution Honoring Fallen Iowa National Guardsmen * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, along with the full Iowa congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped lead a congressional resolution honoring the lives and service of Sergeant Nate Howard from Marshalltown and Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar from Des Moines who were murdered by a terrorist in Palmyra,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes to Lower Healthcare Costs for Iowans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "As a father of four and former volunteer EMT for 15 years, I've had countless conversations with Iowans about the skyrocketing cost of healthcare and declining access to care  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Leads Bill to Sunset Section 230 Immunity, Protect Americans Online * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), Ashley Moody (R-Florida) and Peter Welch (D more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Graham, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Sunset Section 230, Protect Americans Online Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in introducing the Sunset Section 230 Act. The bipartisan bill would repeal Section 230 immunity two years af 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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Leads Iowa Delegation to Honor Fallen Iowa Guardsmen * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03), a Colonel in the Air Force Reserve, today led the Iowa delegation in introducing a resolution honoring the lives, service, and sacrifice of Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sergeant William "Nate" Howard. The two Iowa National Guardsmen were killed in an ambush by an ISIS-affiliated ter more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Rural Housing Reform Bill Passes Financial Services Committee in Landmark Housing Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. The House Financial Services Committee advanced key provisions of Representative Zach Nunn's (IA-03) bipartisan Rural Housing Service Reform Act, marking a significant step toward modernizing outdated USDA housing programs, improving oversight, and expanding access to affordable housing in rur more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Grassley Honors Fallen Iowa National Guardsmen * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) yesterday attended a solemn transfer of remains at Dover Air Force Base for two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria: Sgt. William Nathaniel "Nate" Howard of Marshalltown and Sgt. Edgar Torres-Tovar of Des Moines. President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chief of Staff o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Peters and Grassley's Bipartisan Bills to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy The Senate unanimously approved two bipartisan bills authored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-Mich) to improve America's ability to preven more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Pharmacy Benefit Managers Accountable * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to establish clear fiduciary responsibilities for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), ensuring they act in the best interests of employers and workers who rely on employer-sponsored heal more PR