STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * AccuWeather 2026 U.S. Spring Forecast: Slow Transition to Spring Warmth, Elevated Risk of Floods and Fires * Higher heating bills are likely this spring as lower-than-historical-average temperatures linger in parts of the Northeast and Upper Midwest * Slower transition to springlike weather is forecast across parts of 16 states in the Northeast, more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU Online earns 25 top 10 rankings in latest US News & World Report University also gets 8 top 3 spots, recognized as among nation's best online undergraduate and graduate programs By Carrie Peterson Arizona State University has once again been ranked among the best in the nation for online degree programs, earning more than two dozen top 10 spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs r more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Support for President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Policy * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is co-leading with Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti a coalition of 26 states and territories in support of President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. On his first day in office, President Trump issued a more PR

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Jan. 29 -- Black and Veatch issued the following news release: * * * Black & Veatch-ZAPATA JV awarded USACE Norfolk District IDIQ contract supporting JPEO A&A modernization program The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District awarded the Black & Veatch-ZAPATA Joint Venture (JV) one of four Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts [W9123625DA009] under a multiple award task order contract (MATOC) for architect-engineer (A-E) services. The sh more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Caitlin Clark to Join NBC Sports as Special Contributor for Basketball Night in America Before Sunday Night Basketball Debuts February 1 at Madison Square Garden Two-time WNBA All-Star, 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history, and Indiana Fever superstar Clark will be on-site for Lakers-Knicks, Feb. 1, and Knicks-Thunder, March 29, on NBC a more PR

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa posted the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Career Offender Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Possessing Methamphetamine During a Traffic Accident Mendenhall had 40 grams of meth concealed on his person while driving a medical patient transport vehicle. * A man who possessed with the intent to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced January 27, 2026, to more than 16 years in federal  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet: * * * Data Show Fewer Women Gave Birth While Unmarried in the Past Decade The percentage of women with a recent birth who were unmarried decreased by 4.8 percentage points, from 35.7% (or under 1.5 million) in 2011 to 30.9% (or 1.2 million) in 2023, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report titled Social and Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women With a Recent Birth: 2023 (https://www.cens more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 29 -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * EPA proposal lets upwind states off the hook for ozone pollution, shifting burdens to downwind communities WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 29 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * East Earns National Recognition for Counseling Excellence East High School is receiving national recognition for its exemplary commitment to a high-quality, comprehensive school counseling program. East is receiving the ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation from the American School Counselor Association. The RAMP designation, awarded to schools that align with the criteria set more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Advances Cooperative Federalism to Improve Air Quality by Taking an Important Step to Reconsider Biden-era "Good Neighbor Plan" * Agency Proposes to Approve State Implementation Plans for Eight States WASHINGTON - On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed phase 1 of its reconsideration of the deeply flawed Biden-era "Good Neighbor Plan." Under phase 1,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Stands Up for the Unborn * WASHINGTON - Following the March for Life, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) reaffirmed her commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and supporting mothers and families across the country. Ernst called on Congress to pass her Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act, which would require all 50 states to report complete and transparent abortion data more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents nearly 255 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 * * ESPN networks to feature 17 ranked teams * Women's College GameDay Covered by State Farm (noon ET, ESPN) makes its first stop in Austin for No. 10 Oklahoma-No. 4 Texas * Thursday Primetime features an ESPN doubleheader, showcasing four storied programs: Kansas-No.  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Protects Federal Funding for Students with Disabilities Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is continuing to protect federal funding for students with disabilities, ensuring 504 plans remain intact for Georgia families and K-12 schools after joining a successful multistate challenge to a Biden-era rule that put those dollars at risk. "Our lawsuit was about one thing - fighting the B more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Stands for Pregnant Students' Rights * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today voted to advance the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on the floor of the U.S. Senate. This legislation, of which Graham is a co-sponsor, would require colleges and universities receiving federal funds to inform their campuses of the rights and resources available to pregnant student more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Klobuchar Lead National Stalking Awareness Month Resolution * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced a resolution designating January as National Stalking Awareness Month. The bipartisan and bicameral resolution seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of stalking and boost prevention efforts. Reps. Brian Fitz more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Grassley, Klobuchar Lead National Stalking Awareness Month Resolution Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced a resolution designating January as National Stalking Awareness Month. The bipartisan and bicameral resolution seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of stalking a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Growth Energy Cheers President Trump's Push for Year-Round E15 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Growth Energy today applauded President Trump on his remarks in Iowa, where he reiterated his support for E15, highlighting its vital role in supporting farmers, expanding U.S. exports, and delivering affordable fuel choices for consumers. Most notably, the P more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Multi-Species Game Bird Hatchery in Kossuth County * DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 28, 2026) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a multi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Husted leads bill to help seniors access food benefits Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) in introducing the bipartisan Delivering for Rural Seniors Act. This bill would establish a three-year pilot program under U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand home delivery options for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The CSFP is a federal food more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH RENEWS PUSH TO RESTORE IN-PERSON SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL ABORTION DRUGS * Miss. Senator Leads Senators in Praise of Pro-Life Movement & Related Legislative Efforts VIDEO: Hyde-Smith Praises the Pro-Life Movement and Related Legislative Efforts. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Pro-Life Caucus Chair Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced legislation to roll back Food and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN HIS OWN WORDS: Zach Nunn Wants the Affordable Care Act "Gone" [Iowa Capital Dispatch] * Nunn : "I want the ACA gone as much as any of you" Zach Nunn said it himself : he wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act. NUNN : "The ACA is one of the most destructive health care plans out there... I want the ACA gone as much as any of you" Nunn's commitment to repeal the Affordable more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Demand Gap for Corn: Actions Needed to Address It Now - A report from Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Johnston - January 2026 (44 pages) * * * The Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued a report that analyzes emerging imbalances between corn production and market demand, framing a widening "demand gap" as a pressing structural challenge for Iowa's agricultural economy and rural communities  more ST

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news: * * * Iowa Law Library hosted second annual Law Collections Symposium and law library organization meetings The symposium and meetings drew 70 attendees from 44 institutions across the country for compelling conversations and skills-building sessions. By Gloria Kosir The University of Iowa Law Library hosted its second annual Law Collections Symposium in the Boyd Law Building in October. The sympos more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 23.0 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1 more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * New York Man Admits Fencing Jewelry Stolen from Mall Stores and Kiosks Across the U.S. * David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and P.J. O'Brien, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today announced that SALIM SAKAL, 55, of Brooklyn, New York, waived his right to be indic more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced it is considering an application to transfer ownership interests in the Duane Arnold Energy Center and its associated storage facilities. NextEra Energy Duane Arnold (NEDA) LLC filed the request seeking to consolidate control of the site. NRC is reviewing the proposal to transfer the 20 percent ownership interest held by Central Iowa Power Cooperative and the 10 percent interest held by Corn Belt Power Cooperative to Nex more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Recommend Steps to Strengthen Transparency of Climate Risk Research Climate researchers, many affiliated with Rutgers-led consortium, call for changes in how risk projections are reported and replicated By Greg Bruno Science is a crucial component of responding to climate change. When results are transparent and research is replicable, they can support more effective adaptation and  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo named top heart program * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo has been recognized as having one of the best heart programs in the country. Sanford Fargo was named to the B ecker's Hospital Review's "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs." All nominated programs are known for their exceptional cardiovascular care, strong patient outc more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Leads Bipartisan, Multi-State Letter Emphasizing the Importance of Competition Across Agriculture * DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 28, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig led a bipartisan, multi-state letter to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) urging a careful, thorough evaluation of the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Norfolk  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * Online master's programs move up in national rankings Two of the University of Iowa College of Education's online graduate programs have earned national recognition by U.S. News & World Report. The college's online master's programs--Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency (MATLCC), and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership--are now ranked No. 25 in the nation,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming Senate Judiciary Hearing Hailed as Historic Opportunity to Safeguard Truth and Uncover Swiss Bank's Hidden Role in Nazi Crimes * WASHINGTON - Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, descendants of Holocaust survivors, Jewish faith leaders and global advocates are applauding Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) efforts to shine light on Credit Suisse's more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * $10 million gift to fuel transdisciplinary data science Virginia Tech's College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will create chair, professorship, and fellowship positions thanks to alumni couple Tom '68, M.S. '72, Ph.D. '74 and Cathie M.S. '72, Ph.D. '75 Woteki. By Albert Raboteau Tom and Cathie Woteki, an alumni couple who made profound contributions to the fields of public health and a more PR