LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Judge Orders Bond Hearing for Man in McCook Detention Center Carlos Chang has been at the detention center in McCook, Nebraska since last December. * A federal judge has ordered that a man being held in a Nebraska immigrant detention center must be either provided with a bond hearing or released. On Monday afternoon, Judge Susan Bazis issued an order requir more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Local Government Take Over of Electric Utilities is a Shockingly Bad, but Widespread Idea JT Taylor Across the country, there have been recent campaigns to push municipalization, driving debates and votes about the policy and who ultimately pays for it. Beneath the surface, it becomes apparent that this is a mess of fiscal risks and transparency and accountability issues. Municipalization more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers sets date for first Lake Pepin ice surveys of the year * ST. PAUL, Minn. - A sign that spring is near as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today, Feb. 12, that they will begin their annual Lake Pepin ice measurements Feb. 17. The lake's ice thickness is critical information to the shipping industry in forecasting when th more PR

CLAYTON, Australia, Feb. 13 -- The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation issued the following news release: * * * CSIRO supports AI projects for future-ready agriculture under Quad initiative CSIRO has joined Quad partners from India, Japan and the United States, to support new artificial intelligence projects supporting future-ready agriculture. * The Quad is committed to supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Under the Quad, CSIRO, Aus more PR

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Endowed athletic director position honors Jamie and Ellen Pollard's service and leadership * AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University announces the establishment of the Jamie and Ellen Pollard Endowed Director of Athletics, made possible through a $5 million commitment from an anonymous alumni couple. This generous gift creates a permanently endowed leadership position honoring the Pollards' exceptional service,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Helps Lead Legislation Honoring Fallen Iowa National Guardsmen with Renaming Veterans Affairs Clinics * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull), alongside the full Iowa delegation, helped lead legislation, The Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act, to honor the lives and service of Sergeant Nate Howard of Marshalltown and Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar of Des Moines,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Supports and Applauds Passage of Election Security Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) applauded the passage of the SAVE America Act, legislation he cosponsored that builds on the original SAVE Act. The SAVE America Act would require voter ID for participation in federal elections, in addition to maintaining the original bill's proof-of-citizenship requi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Growth Energy Honors Top Biofuel Industry Leaders with 2026 TOBI Award Ceremony * Growth Energy honors member excellence across the biofuels sector each year through its prestigious TOBI Awards, recognizing outstanding leadership in political advocacy, technical innovation, corporate and association leadership, communications, and global mar more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Energy] -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: * * * Growth Energy Honors U.S. Senator Joni Ernst with America's Fuel Award * Scottsdale, AZ -Today, at the 17 th annual Executive Leadership Conference (ELC), Growth Energy honored U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa with the distinguished America's Fuel Award -an award recognizing individuals who go above and beyond in championing renewable fuels.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Child Care for Parents Working Nontraditional Hours * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) reintroduced the bipartisan After Hours Child Care Act alongside Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-07) and Mark Pocan (D-WI-02), as well as Senators more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Kent Park Lake shining brightly again thanks to local watershed improvements efforts * OXFORD - Kent Park Lake, a well-known and popular recreation area for fishing and swimming in Johnson County, is set to enjoy a brighter and cleaner future thanks to a community-led initiative. The lake was added to Iowa's impaired waters list in 2004 due to poor water quality caused by increase more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn Vote to Protect Tariffs and Keep Raising Costs on Iowans * Miller-Meeks and Nunn greenlight tariffs raising prices For the second time in 24 hours, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn voted to protect reckless, cost-raising tariffs. MAKE NO MISTAKE: Miller-Meeks and Nunn would rather choose fealty to their party bosses even if it comes more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic opens no-cost lodging for trauma patients * MARSHFIELD, WIS - Family and patients who are receiving care for trauma injuries at Marshfield Medical Center have a new place to call their temporary home. Cattails Cottage, which is part of the Marshfield Medical Center campus, is an 11-room lodging facility that provides safe, temporary housing for families of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Permanently Secure Seniors' Social Security Tax Deduction * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced the Permanent Tax Relief for Seniors Act, legislation that makes permanent the historic $6,000 Social Security Tax Deduction for seniors established under the Working Families Tax Cuts. Joining Miller-Meeks in more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Votes to Pass SAVE America Act to Secure Federal Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Tonight, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted to pass the SAVE America Act, legislation that would strengthen the integrity of federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship and government-issued identification in order to register to vote in federal elections. "Requiring proof of citiz more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Make Rural Telehealth Expansions Permanent * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act, bipartisan legislation to permanently extend critical Medicare telehealth flexibilities for rural communities. "Telehealth is a lifeline for rural Iowans," said Rep. Nunn. "By making these flex more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn, Iowa Delegation Introduce Legislation to Rename VA Facilities After Fallen Guardsmen * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03), a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, today joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and the Iowa delegation to introduce legislation to rename two Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in honor of Iowa National Guard Staff Sergeants Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and William N more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bemidji to host cardiology Doc Talk on Feb. 24 * BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health will host a Doc Talk, "Subtle Warning Signs from the Heart," from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Dr. NE, in Bemidji. Attendees should use the convention center entrance near the hotel. Heart events can occur at a moment's notice, and the hear more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health expands podiatry outreach in Baudette * BAUDETTE, Minn. - Sanford Health is expanding podiatry outreach services in Baudette with the addition of Brianna Marsh, APRN, CNP, who will join Kyle Templin, DPM, in providing monthly foot and ankle care at CHI Lakewood Health Center, 600 Main Ave., in Baudette. Podiatry outreach clinics are held on the last Monday of  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford to share how innovation is reshaping access to care * Feb 12, 2026 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health joins global industry leaders in Minnesota this week for meaningful discussions on how innovation is reshaping access to health care in underserved communities. The Medical Alley 2026 Summit takes place Thursday in Minneapolis. The fifth annual event fosters colla more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ashley Hinson Sides with President Trump with Her Vote to Keep Prices Sky High Today, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, U.S. Senate candidate for Iowa, voted to keep President Trump' more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program completes an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. This process, conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, identified 13 individuals and 20 artifacts. The inventory covers remains of one adult male, six adults of unknown sex, and six juveniles. These individuals, along with 20 objects--including 13 fla more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 13 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Survey shows more AI at home than at work; retirees use it regularly, too Artificial intelligence tools have become a part of so many peoples' work lives, but a new survey from the University of Iowa finds they've become a part of their personal lives, too. For many, it's an even bigger part. The survey finds that more people are using generative AI for personal activities and pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * American Farmers, Industry Leaders, and Lawmakers Applaud President Trump's Trade Deals with Partners Across the Globe In under two weeks, President Trump used tariffs to reach a Joint Statement for a trade deal with India and secure Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with El Salvador, Guatemala, Argentina, and Bangladesh, deepening our economic ties with partners from Buen more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Water use permits for review, published 02/12/2026 * DES MOINES - The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review. Water use permits regulate how Iowa's water resources are allocated to ensure facilities use water efficiently and responsibly, at rates and quantities consistent with permit conditions. As part of the permit review proc more PR