AMES, Iowa, April 28 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * 'Lab-on-a-drone' tests remote farm waterways for nitrate levels * AMES, Iowa - The underground tiles that drain farm fields can release water into remote and shallow waterways. It's not always easy to get out there with equipment to sample and test for agricultural chemicals such as nitrate. Improving testing capabilities is important for managing nitrate levels in drinking water, which are federally reg more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * 2026 Collegiate Teaching Awards honor outstanding CLAS faculty * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is recognizing six faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the classroom and community during the 2025-26 academic year with Collegiate Teaching Awards. David Cunning is a professor in the Department of Philosophy. Known for making complex philosophic more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Field Released The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 74th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 12-16, for the 22nd consecutive year more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Field Released The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 45th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 12-16, for the 22nd-consecutive  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 28 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * A new chapter for care and connection at the University of Iowa's Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic * For nearly 60 years, the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic was a place where Iowans came to find support, answers, and confidence in their speaking and hearing abilities. It was where children worked through their first words, adults regained communication afte more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems in production for NavGuide(TM) GPS receiver Initial deliveries underway for drop in M Code upgrade; legacy Defense Advanced GPS Receiver concludes production * BAE Systems has entered production and begun initial deliveries of its NavGuide(TM) GPS receiver. This portable, field-installable M-Code GPS receiver provides secure positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) for vehicle, handheld, and s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Reintroduces Legislation to Restrict Purchases of Farmland by Corporate Investors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is working to end the Wall Street buy-up of farmland across the nation. Today, Booker reintroduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation that would limit corporate ownership of farmland in the United States. more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Brain-computer interface based on Rice research wins FDA approval for first clinical trial * Motif Neurotech, a company commercializing technology based on research at Rice University, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to begin the first clinical trial of its therapeutic brain-computer interface (BCI) for treatment of treatment-resistant depression. The decision is a significan more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 28 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR crews achieve walleye egg collection goals * Walleyes spawn once a year using water temperature and photoperiod (length of day) as cues to spawn. Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) crews captured 2,106 adult female walleyes at Rathbun, Spirit, and Storm lakes, as well as on the Mississippi River. "The 2026 walleye netting season represents another highly productive an more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 28 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Engineering Team Defies Storm, Earns Top 10 National Finish * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer Cedarville University engineering students place ninth in SAE Aero Design East mission results Against gathering storm clouds and mounting pressure, a team of Cedarville University engineering students made a split-second decision that defined its competition and proved its engineering skills on a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. of Winneshiek County. Throughout the 119 th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Since 2009, Clark and Barb more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Applauds USDA Research, Education, and Economics Reorganization and Relocation to Ames * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area agencies for beginning their reorganization process, including agency restructuring and the planned reloca more PR

AMES, Iowa, April 28 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * From passion to profession * Play Video Iowa State University Foundation video: Zackry Brannen, a senior marketing student at Iowa State and founder of Perfect Plantista, utilized the Start Something and CYstarters programs to take his start-up to the next level. AMES, Iowa - When Zackry Brannen was a high school senior mixing a three ingredient insecticide in his parents' home during the pandemic, he  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * GBH Leads "AMERICA'S AWESOME KIDS," New PBS KIDS Series Celebrating America's 250th As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, GBH Kids is proud to announce that it has produced AMERICA'S AWESOME KIDS, a new live-action short-form series premiering May 22, 2026, on PBS KIDS. Created in coordination with 23 partnering PBS stations across the c more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 28 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds issues statement in response to audit report on Iowa Board of Educational Examiners * Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to Auditor Rob Sand's report on the Iowa Department of Education and Board of Educational Examiners: "Rob Sand is yet again using his position as state auditor as a platform for his political aspirations. He refuses to iss more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 27 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds issues statement on passage of HF 2754 * Gov. Reynolds today issued the following statement after the House and Senate passed HF 2754, a bill relating to education and expanding opportunities for Iowa students who choose to attend public charter schools: "Today, Iowa took another bold step forward in putting students first. I'm grateful to the House and Senate for passing this le more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Celebrates Centennial of Iowa Innovation at Pioneer Seeds * Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate President Pro Tempore "Celebrating a Century of Pioneering Innovation" Tuesday, April 28, 2026 VIDEO 2026 is an opportunity to talk about a centennial of progress in American agriculture and a famous Iowa family that was involved in that. Before I give my re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Reed Introduce Legislation to Modernize TEACH Grants, Increase Accountability for Higher Education Institutions * Click HERE for audio WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) introduced the TEACH Improvement Act to strengthen the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program by increasing financial support and training  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Advances Third Bipartisan Push to Lower Fertilizer Costs, Boost U.S. Production * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) helped introduce bipartisan legislation alongside Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) to expand capacity for domestic fertilizer production for small- and mid-sized fertilizer producers. Right now, just four major companies control more than 75 percent of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks, Carey Lead Bill to Restore Biofuel Tax Credits * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Mike Carey (R-Ohio), along with Representatives, Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Lou Correa (D-Calif.), Jim Costa (D-Calif.), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), and Claudi more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 28 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Office of the Governor releases public schedule for week of April 27th * Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer released public schedules for Monday, April 27, 2026, through Sunday, May 3, 2026. Tuesday, April 28 Lt. Gov. Cournoyer attends Marion County Development 2026 Red Rock StartUP! Pitch Contest Central College Maytag Student Center 421 Broadway St Pella, IA 6 p.m more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Drummond raises concerns over ESG policies at top credit rating agencies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is questioning the lawfulness of the three top credit rating agencies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Drummond and 22 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody's, S&P Global Ratings and the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * On Day 59 of Iran War, Warren Warns of Delays in Care for Troops with Brain Injuries Caused by Combat * Top military leader agrees on importance of bipartisan DoD reforms to track traumatic brain injuries In the war against Iran, traumatic brain injuries have become the "signature injury" for soldiers Warren: "We need to have dedicated resources to support our troops who are suffering more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 29 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Over 30 Groups Representing Farmers and Renewable Fuels Tell U.S. House to Pass Year-Round E15 E15 Amendment to House Farm Bill Could See Consideration by Full House * Today over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels producers from across the country sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Corporate Land Grabs * Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation to curb the rise in corporate ownership of agricultural land and keep farmland in the hands of farmers. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has introduced companion legislation. Corporations and privat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Energy] (TNSrep) -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Clean Power Grew U.S. Economy by $150B and Supported 1.4M Jobs in 2025 * ACP 2025 Annual Clean Power Market Report Showcases Sustained Growth for Industry, Despite Headwinds The U.S. clean power industry delivered a year of sustained growth, according to the latest Annual Clean Power Market Report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP). In 2025,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Secretary McMahon Testifies on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request * Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Chair Capito, Ranking Member Baldwin, distinguished members of this Subcommittee, thank you for having me today. I also want to thank my team at the Department of Education and those across the federal government for their months of hard work to produce the President's Fiscal Y more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 28 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Thanks Iowa Senate for Unanimous Passage of Iowa Farm Act * Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today thanked the Iowa Senate for its unanimous passage of the Iowa Farm Act, Senate File 2465, by a vote of 47-0.  "I appreciate members of the Iowa Senate for their support in advancing the Iowa Farm Act with a strong bi-partisan vote. Thank you to Sen. Anne more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Fix Medicare Advantage for Seniors * Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) introduced the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation designed to reform Medicare Advantage (MA) and ensure seniors receive the reliable, patient-centered care the program promises. M more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * Steeling the Scene: Wind Power Is Becoming More Sustainable Thanks to This Lower-Emission Material Towering above hilltops and open plains, wind turbines are a common symbol of renewable energy and the global fight against climate change. However, even renewable power sources can leave a carbon footprint. Case in point: The tall towers that hold the energy-creating rotors and machin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Brandon M. Williams, under secretary of Energy for nuclear security, and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman DesJarlais, Ranking Member Moulton, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Saha featured in April IAPR newsletter Pranav Saha, professor of electrical and computer engineering, was featured in the April 2026 edition of the International Association of Pattern Recognition (IAPR) newsletter. Saha was inducted as an IAPR fellow for contributions to digital topology and geometry and their application in 2016. The newsletter is available online (https://iapr.org/d more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to in more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jessica Walters never expected to love the lab -- now she runs all four of them By Andrew Mann In a small animal clinic in Powhatan, Virginia, a teenage Jessica Walters held an 8-week-old puppy while a veterinarian put it down. The puppy had a broken leg from jumping off a doghouse with the owner's son. The owner, hearing the cost, opted to euthanize instead. "It was kind of my opposite of the James Herriot m more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 29 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Josh Turek Surges Ahead in Iowa By 20 Points Today, VoteVets is releasing a new poll that shows Josh Turek is surging ahead in the Iowa Democratic Senate primary, leading his opponent by 20 points (48%-28%). The survey, which was conducted from April 21 to April 23, was commissioned by VoteVets of 600 Iowa Democrats likely to cast a ballot in the state's June primary, shows State Representative J more PR