NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald: * * * Meet the "Pastors" Running for Office Democrats know that when it comes to people of faith, the Republicans clean up. This explains why in this election cycle they are trying hard to appeal to religious folks: several "pastors" are running for office. The quo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Zach Lahn Won't Answer for Running Mate's Shady Loan As New LLC Raises More Questions Oct 12, 2026 New reporting from the Des Moines Register exposes Zach Lahn for refusing to reveal the mystery LLC that is paying off his running mate's debt. According to the Register, three weeks after joining the ticket with Lahn, "Wulf received a $540,000 loan" from University Relocation LLC - an LLC a well-connected Iowa attorney and contributor to Lahn formed  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Energy Innovation's "Soaring Bills" Study Is Nonsense * The Associated Press recently highlighted a study by Energy Innovation claiming that federal energy policy changes will raise energy costs for American families, reduce jobs, and cause massive economic harm. These claims warrant strong skepticism. When you open up Energy Innovation's model, the headline conclusions crumble under closer inspection. The study only publicize more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and the Big 12 announce men's basketball TV schedule for 2026-27 season, tipping off November 6 * No. 15 Louisville at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m. Exhibition No. 2 Duke at No. 19 Kansas ESPN2 Fri, Nov 6 9 p.m. Middle Tennessee at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU Tue, Nov 10 9:30 p.m. Champions Classic (Chicago) No. 19 Kansas vs. No. 25 Kentucky ESPN Fri, Nov 13 9 p.m. No. 4 Arizona at Auburn ESPN2 Sun, Nov 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Following Hinson's Advocacy, EPA Announces Proposed Rule to Reallocate 100% of Exempt Biofuels Gallons * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed supplemental rule to reallocate 100% of exempted biofuels gallons, ensuring refinery exemptions don't cut into demand for American-made biofuels. This announcement follows relentless advocacy from Rep. Hinson, including an agreemen more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson Announces 2026 Leadership Elections Results * Fredrikson shareholders have re-elected Leigh-Erin Irons and elected Joseph T. Dixon III and Michael S. Raum to serve three-year terms on the firm's board of directors. They join Christina K. Brusven, Joseph J. Cassioppi, Kevin P. Goodno, Sean P. Kearney, Melodie R. Rose and Masha M. Yevzelman. The board reappointed Rose as president of Fredrikson and Brusven more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds invites Iowans to attend America's Harvest Festival, announces nationally acclaimed country artists to headline statewide celebration * Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that America's Harvest Festival--Iowa's admission-free celebration of America's 250th anniversary--will include a free country music concert, special opening ceremonies, family-friendly experiences, interactive exhibits and more. The event will highlight Iowa's more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Applauds Trump Administration for Delivering for Iowa Biofuels * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's announcement in Iowa today that the EPA will reallocate 100% of all Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard for the difference between projected and actual exempted volumes for 2025 SREs. "The Trump administrati more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Grinnell College Reports 20.7% Endowment Return for Fiscal Year 2026 * Grinnell College today announced a 20.7% investment return on its endowment for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, net of all internal and external investment costs. The endowment closed the year with a market value of $3.3 billion, up $483.0 million from a year earlier, reflecting strong investment performance and $26.7 million in gifts to the endowment. Annualized returns over selected perio more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * How CLAS professor Jeffrey Cockburn is using computation to uncover how the brain makes decisions * Jeffrey Cockburn, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, was an undergraduate student when he dreamed of coming to the University of Iowa to further his learning, research, and teaching. Now, he's living that dream in a completely unexpected way. Starting off as an English and creative w more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. "Harvest is more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 14 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news: * * * State Awards $385,000 in Grants to 15 Rural Iowa Communities October 13, 2026 (DES MOINES, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $385,000 in Empower Rural Iowa grants supporting 15 rural communities across the state. The funding will help expand housing, strengthen child care and encourage business and community growth. Rural Innovation: Housing 2.0 This program supports creative s more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa State Park Campgrounds Prepare for Winter Transition; Off-Season Rates Begin Oct. 16 * DES MOINES -- As another busy camping season winds down, Iowa DNR park and forest staff are preparing campgrounds for the first freezing temperatures of the fall. Facilities will begin the winterizing process in mid-October. Depending on the location, modifications may include turning off water systems, shutting down dump stations and closi more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa's 2026 pheasant season expected to be another good one * Iowa's 2026 pheasant season should be another good year for hunters following on the heels of 2025 season that saw an estimated 68,000 hunters harvest more than 500,000 roosters. "We had the second highest August roadside counts since 2015, but did see our counts drop in the eastern third of the state," said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Depa more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * IRFA Applauds EPA Draft Rule to Fully Reallocate Lost RFS Volumes From Refinery Exemptions * Zeldin's announcement marks an important first step in restoring waived RFS volumes and sending a strong signal to farmers and biofuel producers. WEST DES MOINES, IA - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a draft rule that fully reallocates volumes lost due to refinery exem more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-54) entitled "Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought". * * * REPLACEMENT PERIOD UNDER Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B) Notice 2006-82, 2006-2 C.B. 529, provides for extensions of the replacement period under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B). If a sale or exchange of livestock is treated as an involuntary conversion on account of drought and the taxpayer's replacement period is determined under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(A), the replacement period will be ext more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Sports Announces 2026-27 Big 12 Men's Basketball Schedule Featuring 20 Games Across Peacock and NBCSN * Eligible students can sign up to receive special Peacock student discount offer for $6.99/month. October 13, 2026 NBC Sports presents 20 regular-season Big 12 men's basketball games on Peacock and NBCSN this season, beginning on Nov. 10 and concluding on the final day of the regular season, March 6, 2027. The schedule fe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * New Grassley-Authored Law Delivers Support for Victims of Identity Theft * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - A bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to assist Iowans impacted by identity theft was signed into law last week. The Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), supports victims by strengthening and streamlining the process for Americans whose Social more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * New therapies available for pancreatic cancer, melanoma * Summer 2026 brought new treatment options for patients with pancreatic cancer and melanoma, and experts with University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center contributed to bringing each of these new options to Iowans. Daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer In July, UI Health Care and Mission Cancer + Blood were approved to administer a promising new drug, daraxonrasib (bran more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Oct. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * People, Purpose, and Community Define the First Mid Bank & Trust Experience * Local Employees Share Why They Choose to Stay at the Community-Focused Bank Rockford, IL (October 13, 2026) For First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) employees Ryan Adleman and Tammy Zurfluh, the reasons they have chosen to build their careers with First Mid come down to something that can be difficult to quantify - the people and culture aro more PR

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa, Oct. 14 -- Dordt College issued the following news: * * * Oct 12, 2026 Matt Poto joins Dordt University music department as campus community band director Dordt University's Music Department has recently announced that Matt Poto will serve as the new director of the Campus Community Band. With a degree in music education and extensive experience leading ensembles at a variety of levels, Poto is eager to join a musical community he has long admired. "Dordt has always held a special place in my heart," says Poto. "At my more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Professor Jon Andelson Receives 2026 Distinguished Scholar Award from Communal Studies Association * Jon Andelson '70, professor of anthropology, has been recognized by the Communal Studies Association (CSA) with the 2026 Distinguished Scholar Award. This honor recognizes individuals who have greatly contributed to the study of communal societies for an extended period. "Over the years, the CSA has helped me and countless others realize the important role intentio more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * Respiratory therapist uses art to connect with pediatric patients * Eddie Hatcher combines his role as a respiratory therapist with his longtime love of art to create meaningful connections with young patients. For respiratory therapist Eddie Hatcher, a few dry erase markers can go a long way. Between caring for patients, Hatcher often takes a few minutes to draw on the doors and boards outside pediatric patient rooms at the University of Iowa  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 14 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Rev your engines: RC car workshop helps engineering students build STEM skills Making engineering accessible for younger students October 13, 2026 University of Iowa engineering students thrive on tackling ambitious projects, from robots and aircraft to planetary rovers. But for many undergraduates, joining those efforts can feel intimidating. After hearing feedback from younger students who were hesitant to participate in technicall more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford hosts high school career exploration conference * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org Event takes place Nov. 10 in Bismarck BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health is inviting high school students to the Future in Focus health careers conference on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Bismarck Event Center. Students experience a hands-on day of healthcare career more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Issues Statement on EPA Proposal to Fully Reallocate Small Refinery Exemptions * DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement today following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's announcement in Peosta, Iowa, of a proposal to fully reallocate additional small refinery exemption volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standar more PR

STERLING, Kansas, Oct. 13 -- Sterling College issued the following news release: * * * Sterling College to host Jed Miller as Oscar Schmidt Lecture speaker October 13, 2026 Sterling College has announced Jed Miller, chief revenue officer of Parcel, will share his professional journey and lessons from more than two decades of entrepreneurship and business leadership as part of the Oscar Schmidt Lecture Series on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027, at 6 p.m. in Heritage Hall. Miller's presentation is titled "Ready. Fire. Aim. Lessons from the Middle of  more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * 10/13/26 TEGNA and Disney Entertainment Television Renew ABC Affiliation Agreements in 13 Markets The multi-year deal covers stations across the U.S. - MCLEAN, Va. and BURBANK, Calif. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and Disney Entertainment Television (NYSE: DIS) today announced that they have entered into a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for all of TEGNA's ABC- more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 20 other state attorneys general, urged the Federal Communications Commission to carefully scrutinize TP-Link's request for approval to sell new router models in the United States. The coalition cited concerns about the company's ongoing ties to China and the potential security risks posed by its network more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * The University of Dubuque Honors Seven Alumni and Friends at Homecoming * DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque recognized seven outstanding alumni and friends for their achievements on campus, in their communities, and around the world during the 2026 Alumni Award Presentation at the President's Homecoming Celebration on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Babka Theatre, Heritage Center. Award winners were also celebrated at halftime of the Homecoming  more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI Gallery of Art Presents the 2026 Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition: "Making Meaning: The Work of Dan Stiles" * CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Running from Oct. 15 through Nov. 12, the University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will host "Making Meaning: The Work of Dan Stiles" as part of the 2026 Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition. The showcase features the creations of internationally acclaimed designer and illustrator Dan more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Engineering Students Win Traffic Bowl Title; Next Stop: Calgary Oct. 13, 2026 For the second straight year, the U of A student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers won the Missouri Valley District Traffic Bowl, beating five university teams Sept. 30 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Undergraduate civil engineering student Holly Watts and civil engineering doctoral students Baldev Giri and Geoffery Agorku topped teams from Iowa State Univers more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 13, 2026 Husker broadcasters win nine awards in On-Location Creative Competition Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned nine national audio awards in the 2026 Broadcast Education Association and College Broadcasters' On-Location Creative Competition. Winners were recognized Oct. 10 during the CBI National Student Electronic Media Convention and BEA On-Location Conference at Illi more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Using AI in violence prevention should put survivors first, CLAS researcher argues * Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by social service agencies to handle cases involving child abuse, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse. But a University of Iowa researcher and former social worker says the agencies need to establish safeguards to ensure that AI technology does not lead to bias against vulnerable o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * While in Iowa, Administrator Zeldin Proposes 100% Reallocation for Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemption Volumes and Opens Markets for American Farmers * WASHINGTON - While in Peosta, Iowa, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced revisions to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) "Set 2" rule volumes to keep the historic and necessary volumes intact and increase target markets for American farmers. In resp more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * 2026-10-13 DNR Awards More Than $250,000 For Recycling Electronics In Underserved Areas MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has awarded just over $250,000 in E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grants for 39 projects in 35 counties that will host an electronics collection site or event between October 2026 and December 2027. The grants will help fund two permanent electronics collection sites a more PR