ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 7 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Christina Castellano chosen to participate in 2026-2027 MNRS Leadership Academy * Christina Castellano was chosen to be part of the Midwest Nursing Research Society's 2026-27 Leadership Academy. (Photo by Derik Holtmann) Christina Castellano has always been drawn to the work of the Midwest Nursing Research Society, which aims to foster research and innovation within the nursing profession to improve the health of all people. It's on more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS music faculty receive NEA grant to expand Parkinson's disease research * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' School of Music has received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Research Labs Award to advance innovative research on therapeutic group singing for individuals living with Parkinson's disease. Bolstered by the award of more than $198,000 in federal grant support, the project will launch in the coming more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Erin Brooks discusses evolving PFAS policy with Chemical & Engineering News * Erin Brooks, a partner in BCLP's Energy, Environment and Infrastructure practice, recently spoke with Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) about the challenge regulators are facing nationwide about PFAS policy. In the article, Erin discusses regulators addressing PFAS concerns using a risk-based framework that protects public health whil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is seeking public comment on an application from American Exchange Co. of Henryetta, Oklahoma, to become a bank holding company by acquiring American Exchange Bank in Henryetta. The application was submitted under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, Regulation Y and other applicable statutes and regulations governing bank holding company formations, acquisitions and mergers. The public portion of the application and related filings are available for inspection at the Federal Reserve B more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 7 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * How early-life stress leaves a 'scar' inside brain cells * Experiencing severe stress during childhood can make a person more vulnerable to anxiety, depression and other mood disorders when faced with hardships as an adult. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Princeton University have now uncovered how trauma early in life can leave a lasting effect on the brain. Scientists already knew that stress early o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * JAY VAN DER WERFF APPOINTED REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR FOR FEMA REGION 7 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The regional office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Monday welcomed its new regional administrator, Jay Van Der Werff, following his recent appointment to the position by the Trump administration. Van Der Werff joined FEMA Region 7 in 2019, as the National Preparedness Division D more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeff Wakolbinger shares insights on Ninth Circuit case with World Trademark Review * Jeff Wakolbinger, a partner in BCLP's Intellectual Property and Technology Disputes practice, recently spoke with World Trademark Review about Jack Daniel's v. VIP Products, a dispute that has lasted nearly 12 years. The case centers on VIP Product's "Bad Spaniels Silly Squeaker," a chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottl more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College celebrates spring 2026 graduates * Luther College is proud to announce its spring 2026 graduates. They were honored at the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24. At the ceremony, Gideon Armah-Amissah was awarded the Luther College Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal. That award is presented each year to an outstanding senior, selected by the graduating class, who best demonstrates the ideals of the college through service to students and the college more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 8 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Polsinelli Attorneys Earn Recognition in 2026 Legal 500 United States City Elite Rankings Polsinelli is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 United States City Elite rankings, including attorneys in the Denver and Missouri markets. These rankings build on the firm's strong performance in the 2026 Legal 500 United States guide, where Polsinelli earned a Tier 1 ranking for M&A/Corporate and Commercial: more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 8 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Polsinelli Represents Bridge33 Capital in $117 Million 5th Street Station Acquisition Polsinelli recently represented Bridge33 Capital LLC, in its $117.17 million acquisition of 5th Street Station, a 451,822-square-foot premier open-air shopping center outside Charlottesville, Virginia. Key tenants include Wegmans, Dick's Sporting Goods and Alamo Drafthouse. "This transaction reflects the complexity of acquiring a significant retail asset while simult more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, with three co-signers issued the following letter to President Trump on Missouri disaster declaration request: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 31, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC, 20500 Dear President Trump, We write in strong support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's July 28, 2026, request for a major disaster declaration following the devastating severe storms and flood more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Shan Distribution Network, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Frozen Siluriformes Breaded Fish Fillet and Stick Products Imported from the United Arab Emirates * WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2026 - Shan Distribution Network, Inc., located in Carol Stream, Ill., is recalling approximately 5,084 pounds of frozen Siluriformes breaded Swai fish fillet and stick products because they were produced in the United Arab Emirates, a coun more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has determined that objects imported for the "Paris Couture" exhibition are culturally significant and their temporary display in the U.S. is in the national interest. The exhibition will be presented at the Minneapolis Institute of Art in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Saint Louis Art Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, with possible additional venues. The notice was signed by Sherry C. Keneson-Hall, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs. FOR FURTHER  more PR