DECATUR, Illinois, May 7 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Announces Investment to Upgrade Clinton, Iowa, Corn Processing Facility Corn receiving upgrades to improve farmer delivery experience and reduce wait times * Multimillion-dollar investment in ADM's Clinton, Iowa corn processing facility * Two high-speed receiving pits (25,000 bushels/hour each) to increase capacity * Improvements designed to reduce farmer wait ti more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 7 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * April Commercial Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 42 Percent from Previous Year Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 14 Percent * NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA - The 644 commercial chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in April 2026 represented at 42 percent increase over the 454 filings recorded in April 2025, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data. Overall commercial filings increased 21 percen more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 7 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state and territory letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of parental rights. It has been reported that schools within the Montgomery County Public School District in Maryland push students toward social gender transitions without parental consen more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 7 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS announces 2026 faculty promotion and tenure awards * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced seven faculty members will receive the college's esteemed Dean's Scholar, Collegiate Scholar, Distinguished Associate Professor of Instruction, and Distinguished Professor of Instruction awards for the July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028 award period. CLAS Dean's Scholar Award The Dean's Scholar Award recogni more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 7 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS faculty and staff recognition in 2026 * CLAS faculty and staff across the college are being honored with university-wide recognition and awards for their impactful work. These awards reflect the breadth of teaching, research, mentorship, service, and innovation taking place across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. From advancing space exploration and public policy research to strengthening student support, wr more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 8 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * By Degrees Expands Support for North High Students The By Degrees Foundation has been a long-time partner of Des Moines Public Schools, working with students and families in the North High feeder pattern to establish 529 college savings accounts. Their support of DMPS continues to grow. On Wednesday, May 6 they celebrated their expansion to North High School and the launch of their Moving the Needle on Student Success campaign. Be more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear on MS NOW: "This is our most important cycle ever" Yesterday, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Andy Beshear sat down for an exclusive interview with MS NOW's Ali Vitali at the DGA headquarters to discuss the importance of electing Democratic governors and expanding the map to go on offense in red states. Read the full article, with key excerpts below: MS NOW: Andy Beshear won twice in Trump c more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Eight Sanford Health hospitals recognized by ACC * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Eight Sanford Health hospital locations across four states have been recognized for their dedication to heart patients by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in the ACC advertising insert in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" Guidebook. Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown were hono more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and Players Era Announce Multi-Year Agreement for Players Era Men's College Basketball Championships * * The 2026 Players Era Men's Championships will expand to 24 teams across two tournaments, highlighted by the past two national champions Michigan and Florida * ESPN networks will be the exclusive home of all 37 games across the two tournaments and Players Era and ESPN Events will collaborate on all event stag more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Releases 2025 Impact Report FNBO Delivers Strong Progress Toward Community Impact Goals, Surpassing Key Targets * FNBO has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the bank's deep commitment to community support through philanthropic giving, employee volunteerism and environmental sustainability initiatives. The report details the bank's ongoing investments and charitable efforts that more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 7 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds announces resignation of IPERS CEO Governor Kim Reynolds today announced she has accepted the resignation of Greg Samorajski, former chief executive officer of the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS). His resignation was received May 1, 2026, and was effective immediately. Samorajski was placed on administrative leave March 31, 2026.  Governor Reynolds has directed the Department of Administrative Services to immediatel more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Introduces House Rules Change to Ban Members from Participating in Prediction Markets * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced legislation to amend House Rules and prohibit Members of Congress, congressional staff, and House officers from entering into agreements tied to the outcome of specific events-effectively banning participation in prediction markets. Led by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH), the Senate has al more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Op-Ed: Republicans' Rural Health Transformation Fund Is Improving Access to Care in Iowa * Republicans' Rural Health Transformation Fund Is Improving Access to Care in Iowa By Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) May 7, 2026 The Gazette I'm one of hundreds of thousands of rural Iowans who lives off a gravel road and am proud to call farm country home. Over one third of our state is considered rural. Yet too often, it's difficult f more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 7 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Solid Waste Alternatives Program accepting applications for funding The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) is accepting applications for the next round of funding. SWAP is an existing program that works to reduce the amount of solid waste generated and landfilled in Iowa. Through a competitive process, financial assistance is available for a variety of projects, including source reduction, r more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, May 6 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Justin Kroll appointed assistant professor of music * Justin Kroll has been appointed assistant professor of music at Luther College for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, Provost Pam Bacon announced. Justin Kroll "Justin's passion for vocal instruction, extensive experience directing and performing in operas, and dedication to student success make him a welcome addition to the Luther music department," Bacon said. Kroll brings his considerable tenor voice and pe more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Leads 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay Today, Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers filed an amicus brief on behalf of 23 states asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The stayed rule, issued in 2023 by the Biden-era FDA, has the prac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Sarah Trone Garriott in IA-03 Election Against Representative Zach Nunn Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Sarah Trone Garriott in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District election. Garriott is running against incumbent Congressman Zach Nunn, an anti-abortion extremist whom Donald Trump has already endorsed. During Garriott's time  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "I Like to Solve Problems and I Like to Help My Neighbors" - Sarah Trone Garriott Kicks Off "Faith in Iowa" Tour, Visiting All of IA-03's 21 Counties in 21 Days * This past weekend, Sarah Trone Garriott kicked off her district-wide "Faith in Iowa" tour. Traveling to all of the Third District's 21 counties in 21 days, Sarah is listening and speaking with working families about her faith that Iowans can come together to solve the big  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 7 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following Q&A on May 6, 2026, involving biochemical engineering student Klaertje Hesselink: * * * UI student Klaertje Hesselink awarded Fulbright to conduct environmental chemistry research in Germany Written by Ben Partridge Klaertje Hesselink (BS biochemical engineering '26) has received a Fulbright Study/Research grant to Germany for the 2026-27 academic year. Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa Could you give us a synopsis of what you'll be doing with your Fu more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Study: Microplastics may be warming our planet Tiny particles of plastic found in the air may be warming our planet, according to a new study released this week. Airborne micro- and nanoplastics may contribute to global warming at a level equivalent to 16.2% of that caused by black carbon, or soot, with higher values seen over oceanic garbage patches, according to findings published in Nature Climate Change. "With the growing more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 7 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Water Summary Update: Wet April provides relief across most of Iowa * DES MOINES - Iowa experienced significantly improved conditions through April, according to the latest Water Summary Update. A particularly wet April brought relief to a large portion of the state. While southeastern Iowa saw significant improvement, dry conditions continue to linger in the northwestern part of the state. According to the Iowa Drought Plan, most  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 7 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Water use permits for review, published 05/07/2026 * 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 process, the public has the right, and is encouraged, to more PR