WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Amid Fight to Become Teamsters, UnityPoint Nurses Meet with Lawmakers * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (DES MOINES, Iowa) - This week, nurses at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, Iowa, met with State Senator Zach Wahls (D-43 rd District), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and current Iowa State Auditor and gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand to discuss issues facin more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, May 14 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Bradley Phillips makes Luther College's Center for Faith and Life feel like home for students, alumni and Decorah community * After nearly four decades of mentoring students and welcoming guests to concerts, distinguished lectures, royal visits, and Center Stage Series performances, Bradley Phillips is closing the curtain on his 37-year career at Luther College. Bradley Phillips "There are so many wonderful things that have happened while I've been here. We've had  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following opening statement on May 14, 2026, at the markup of three bills: * * * Chairman Palmer Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Environment Markup on Legislation to Support the Redevelopment of Brownfields Sites and Expand Access to Recycling Infrastructure Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 15 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers awards $5.5 million contract for Lower Pool 10 restoration project * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $5.5 million contract to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting (doing business as Newt Marine Service) of Dubuque, Iowa, May 14, for stage 3 of a restoration project in Lower Pool 10, near Guttenberg, Iowa. Stage 3 of the Lower Pool 10 habitat rehabilitation and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Honors Police Week, Advances Legislation to Support Law Enforcement * Washington, D.C. - During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) gave a speech on the Senate floor to honor Nevada law enforcement and highlight her work to support public safety. This week, Congress advanced her bills to combat organized retail crime, support Tribal public safety, and posthumously honor fallen law enforcement offi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Applauds $3.8 Million in FEMA Disaster Relief for the City of Cherokee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded more than $3.8 million in federal disaster recovery grants to the City of Cherokee to assist with repairs to the Beach Street lift station. "The lift station is a critical component more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Applauds House Passage of Historic Funding for 185th Air Refueling Wing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) applauded the passage of $38.5 million in Fiscal Year 2027 funding for the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City as part of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. "Today, we are following through on commitments made over twenty years a more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 15 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds signs SF 2430, list of bills into law * Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law SF 2430, a bill relating to the display of flags at half-staff on public buildings. "In the aftermath of a tragedy, lowering flags allows communities to come together in mourning and to honor those who have made a great impact on our state or nation," said Gov. Reynolds. "The changes this legislation makes will ensure flags across Iowa fly at half-sta more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 15 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds, IEDA announce nearly $400 million in new manufacturing investment through BIG program * Latest awards expected to support 521 jobs across five Iowa communities Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved tax credits through the Business Incentives for Growth (BIG) program for five manufacturing companies, supporting the creation of 521 jobs and generating nearly $400 million in new capital investment for  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Addresses Law Enforcement Leaders, Highlights Congressional Efforts to Support Officers * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today addressed law enforcement leaders during the National Association of Police Organizations' (NAPO) annual Police Week Legislative Luncheon. During Police Week, Grassley has led 65 of his Senate colleagues in a resolution honoring America's brave law enforcement officers, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Applauds Passage of FY27 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement following the House passage of the FY27 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill. "I was proud to vote for this critical funding that supports our heroes in uniform -both active duty and veterans -in every way possible. A  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Law Enforcement Groups Cheer Senate Judiciary Committee Advancement of Police Week Legislation Major law enforcement organizations are applauding the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), for its successful advancement of six law enforcement bills during National Police Week, including legislation to improve officers' access to mental health resources, speed up critical be more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic, United Way announce $90,000 investment * MADISON and MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic today announced a $90,000 contribution to United Way of Wisconsin to strengthen community health improvement efforts across central and northern Wisconsin. United Way of Wisconsin will distribute the funds to local United Ways within the Marshfield Clinic service area, supporting programs and partnerships that improve  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Christina Bohannan Can't Hide From Her Defund The Police Record Even as voters have rejected the Democrats' radical defund the police agenda, Christina Bohannan is doubling down. A new report highlights Bohannan's long record of promoting groups that support defunding law enforcement, opposing Iowa's Back the Blue Law, and siding with far-left activists over Iowa families. And, Bohannan is doubling down on her past record. Rather than than more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Lindsay James Doesn't Think Parents Matter Last night during the Democrat debate for Iowa's Second Congressional District, Lindsay James made one thing clear: parents come last. When asked whether parents should be involved in gender issues affecting children, James offered a rambling response and dismissed concerns surrounding transgender procedures for minors as something Iowans are not "concerned with." Watch for yourself: And this is  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * Pseudorabies Response Update: APHIS Lifts Movement Restrictions Within the 5-Mile Surveillance Zone in Iowa * Following the April 30, 2026 confirmation of pseudorabies in a small commercial herd in Iowa, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in coordination with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), has lifted movement restrictions within the five-mile  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Connected to Shooting of Five People in Iowa * Davenport, IA \- U.S. Marshals in Georgia on Monday arrested a 17-year-old juvenile wanted in connection to an April shooting in Iowa City that left five injured. On April 19 at approximately 1:45 a.m. the juvenile allegedly engaged in a fight in the 100 block of East College Street in the Downtown Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City. During a break in the figh more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 16 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release: * * * UnityPoint Health - Des Moines One of the First in Iowa to Perform Advanced 4D Intracardiac Echocardiogram Procedure Iowa Methodist Medical Center has become one of the first in Iowa to perform a procedure using 4D intracardiac echocardiogram (ICE) ultrasound technology, marking a significant advancement in cardiovascular care for patients in Iowa. ICE is an ultrasound performed within the heart, providing physicians with real-time imaging during pro more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Paul Winistorfer honored with dean emeritus status Paul Winistorfer, dean and professor of wood science in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, has been conferred the title of dean emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who  more PR