KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships Qualifiers Announced The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is pleased to announce the qualifiers for the 2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships hosted by Visit Wichita at Heartland Credit Union in Park City, Kan. The fourth annual championship event features four s more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Capitol Hill Report, 03-02-26 * Audio from this afternoon's call is available HERE. Topics include: Iran, taxes, Social Security, Grassley's 2026 legislative priorities and ICE. *** Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-03-02-26 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- A coalition of 24 national and 44 state or local epilepsy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs Model. The groups urged CMS to withdraw the GUARD Model, arguing that it would threaten access to anti-seizure medications covered under Medicare's Six Protected Classes policy and rely on cost effectiveness more ST

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * First FDA-approved device to improve arm and hand function * BISMARCK, N.D. -A breakthrough therapy for stroke survivors to help improve upper-limb function through vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation is now available at Sanford Bismarck. Mobia Medical Inc. and Sanford Health today announced the availability of the FDA-approved Vivistim. Vivistim is the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Questions Noem at DHS Oversight Hearing * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem at today's DHS oversight hearing. Grassley pressed Noem on DHS's efforts to combat Iranian terrorist cells in the United States, locate unaccompanied migrant children and address the Biden administrati more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Grassley Questions Noem at DHS Oversight Hearing Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem at today's DHS oversight hearing. Grassley pressed Noem on DHS's efforts to combat Iranian terrorist cells in the United States, locate unaccompanied migrant more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 3 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Multi-Species Backyard Flock in Washington County * DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 3, 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-s more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Fallen Heroes * FORT BRAGG, N.C. - The Department of War announced the death of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury. The soldiers died March 1st, in Kuwait at the Port of Shuaiba, during an unmanned aircraft system attack. All Soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa. The incident is under investiga more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 3 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Iowan among U.S. service members killed by Iranian strike in Kuwait * The Department of War has identified four Army Reserve soldiers with the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Des Moines, Iowa, who were killed in action when Iran struck Port Shuaiba in Kuwait on Sunday. Among them is one Iowan: Sergeant Declan Coady, 20, from West Des Moines. "Today, we mourn the loss of Sergeant Declan Coady more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Jac McTaggart honored as Top Critical Access Hospital CEO * HILLSBORO, N.D. - For the third consecutive year, Becker's Health Review has named Jac McTaggart, chief executive officer of Sanford Mayville and Sanford Hillsboro Medical Centers, to the 2025 edition of its " 103 Critical Access Hospital CEO's to Know. " The CEOs recognized on this list are steadfast in their comm more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic offers free suicide prevention training * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - A series of free community suicide prevention trainings will be offered across Wisconsin with special focus on supporting farmers, first responders, military personnel and veterans. The events are part of a community outreach initiative organized by the Marshfield Clinic Veterans Care Coordinator more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Meet the pros: Jeremy Hilsabeck * Meet Jeremy Hilsabeck, a senior project manager in the advanced nuclear group located at our Nuclear Headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi. For 16 years, Hilsabeck has contributed to the nuclear industry in engineering, business development and project management roles. He joined Entergy in 2022 as a senior project manager in the capital asset managem more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks, Hinson Demand Answers from Whirlpool CEO on Amana Layoffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) sent a letter to Whirlpool Corporation CEO Marc Bitzer demanding answers following the company's announcement that 341 workers at its Amana, Iowa facility will be laid off effective March 9, 2026. In the letter, the Members calle more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, California, is moving forward with the repatriation of Native American human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the museum has completed an inventory of human remains representing at least two individuals and determined there is a cultural affiliation with multiple Tribal Nations. Repatriation may occur on o more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 3 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Extends Popular Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Project * Keeping livestock on the land and nutrients out of Iowa's waterways through farmer-led conservation DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 3, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced a three-year extension of the popular, farmer-led Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Project. The extens more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls for Accountability for COVID Fraudsters Today, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted widespread fraud in Small Business Administration's (SBA) COVID relief programs and called on Congress to pass her SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act before the statute of limitations for more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Ernst Updates to Put Small Businesses First in America's Innovation Program SBIR-STTR programs will now prioritize truly small businesses over mills and deter foreign influence. * Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Senator Joni more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 3 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Spring community trout stocking starts March 16 * The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout in 12 lakes across Iowa in March and April as part of its cool weather trout program. The spring community trout stockings are a great place to take kids to catch their first fish. A small hook with a nightcrawler or cor more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 4 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Bringman named among best teachers at Iowa Colleen Bringman, an associate professor of instruction of biomedical engineering, has received a 2026 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing their exceptional and sustained contributions to student learning and success at the University of Iowa. Other winners include Alison K. Guernsey (College of Law), Ted Neal (Coll more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 4 -- The University of Iowa of issued the following health care news: * * * Pediatric nurse wins Olympic gold with U.S. Women's Deaf National Soccer Team Hearing impairment doesn't stop nurse from realizing her dreams -- or treating her patients By Molly Rossiter The past year has been an exciting one for Paige Beaudry, RN, BSN, a pediatric respiratory nurse at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital. She graduated from nursing school. Got en more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, March 4 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * University of Northern Iowa launches curriculum on artificial intelligence The University of Northern Iowa is launching new academic programs designed to prepare students for careers in one of the fastest-growing and most transformative areas of today's workforce, artificial intelligence. In the Wilson College of Business, a new Artificial Intelligence major responds to growing workforce de more PR

NEW YORK, March 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification * Across the state of Kansas, transgender people are receiving letters informing them that their driver's licenses are invalid following the passage of a law that invalidates birth certificates and driver's licenses that do not reflect the bearer's sex assigned at birth. The law also prohibits transgender people from using bathrooms and facilit more PR