DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Air quality permits for review, published 10/22/2026 * DES MOINES - The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments bef more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel members * The AMA convened diverse experts with deep expertise across a broad range of medical topics to serve as the AMA Guides(r) Editorial Panel (the Guides Panel). This group includes physicians, qualified health professionals, as well as stakeholders from the regulatory and legal community. Panel members * ## Douglas W. Martin, MD, co-chair * Specialty: Occupational Medicine Affil more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird Scores Win at U.S. Supreme Court Defending Iowa's Illegal Reentry Law * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird today celebrated an important step forward at the U.S. Supreme Court in her fight to defend Iowa's illegal reentry law. The Court has invited the Solicitor General of the United States to file a brief expressing the views of the federal government in Bird v. Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, Iowa's petiti more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Reminds Iowans of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding Iowans that Saturday, October 24, 2026, is the 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. If an Iowan has any unused, unneeded, or expired prescription-controlled substances, this is the day you can take those to your participating local law enforcement between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm so you can  more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Board of Regents approves new Iowa State Beef Teaching and Innovation Farm * AMES, Iowa - The goal of creating a modern facility at Iowa State University to support education and research for cattle production has taken a big step forward. At its September meeting, the Iowa Board of Regents approved fundraising to begin for a new Iowa State Beef Teaching and Innovation Farm. The facility will be located south of the existi more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Celebrate Homecoming 2026 with CLAS events across campus * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) welcomes alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to celebrate Homecoming 2026 with events across campus, including talks with a Broadway playwright, music performances, department gatherings, and the annual parade. Playwright and screenwriter Samuel D. Hunter (MFA '07), a graduate of the Iowa Playwrights Works more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS graduate student helps researchers better understand ultrathin crystals * Ramachandra Bangari, a graduate research assistant in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Department of Physics and Astronomy, is helping scientists better understand materials that are thousands of times thinner than a human hair. Bangari and Thomas Folland, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, collaborated wi more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Delay application to preserve nutrients and save money * AMES - As fall fieldwork begins, managing proper nutrient application timing is critical for both yield potential and environmental stewardship. Iowa State University Extension & Outreach's September blog has several excellent reminders and tips for producers planning ahead for fall nitrogen fertilizer and manure management - "Fifty and Falling: What The Super El Nino Means  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested in Iowa * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting examples of the worst illegal aliens arrested in the state of Iowa, including those convicted for such crimes as sexual exploitation of a minor, child endangerment and assault causing serious injury, domestic abuse, driving while intoxicated, and assault. "Under Preside more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Get certified before you apply: Complete your annual manure certification today * DES MOINES - Before you start land applying, ensure your manure applicator certification is current. Annual training is required to keep your license valid and ensure proper nutrient management. Check your expiration date now and register for your annual training session before field operations get underway. There are three options to become certifie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley and Bipartisan Colleagues Push Pentagon to Crack Down on Military Contractors' Price Gouging, Enforce Cost Transparency * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) requesting DOD hold defense contractors accountable and bolster its August 18 directive on Supplier Cost and Pricing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Welcomes Over $1 Million in Federal Funding to Support Hazard Mitigation and Energy Projects in Iowa Communities * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed news from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Iowa will receive over $1 million in federal funding to benefit infrastructure projects across the state. Funding comes from the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cantwell Urge FTC to Finish Investigation into Pharmacy Benefit Managers' Practices, Provide Final Recommendations to Congress * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to complete its long-running study of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) as soon as possible and publicly release a final report with recommendations to Congress. While the FTC i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: $3M grant from Hinson's office will upgrade county radios * October 21st, 2026 Hardin County has received a $3,054,209 public safety grant from Congresswoman Ashley Hinson's office, which will be used to transition all 16 county public safety entities to the Iowa Statewide Interoperability Communication System (ISICS). "This project represents a significant investment in the safety of our first responders and the citizens that we serve," Har more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * In Bipartisan Letter, Warren, Grassley, Slotkin, Ernst Press Pentagon to Crack Down on Military Contractors' Price Gouging, Enforce Cost Transparency * "The culture of overcharging within the defense industry that has driven this behavior has come with significant costs to both readiness and the American taxpayer." Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and Joni E more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Iowa ranks among Top Ten in Cato Institute's Freedom in the 50 States index * Governor Reynolds issued the following statement today after the Cato Institute's new Freedom in the 50 States index was released. The study ranks American states according to how their public policies affect individual economic, social, and personal freedoms. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ranks 5th nationally among U.S. governors, and Iowa ranks 9th among all states. " more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Iowa State University posted the following news release: * * * More than a score * AMES, Iowa -- For years, childhood trauma has often been measured with a simple score. The widely used Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, system assigns points for experiences such as abuse, neglect, parental divorce, substance abuse in the home and other adversities before age 18. In general, the higher the score, the greater the risk for future health and behavioral problems. But new research from Iowa State University professo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Honors Katie Averill for Her Leadership and Service to the Credit Union System * ARLINGTON, VA -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) thanks Katie Averill, Immediate Past Chair of the NASCUS Regulator Board and Superintendent of the Iowa Division of Credit Unions, as she concludes her tenure with the State of Iowa on October 23, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Oct. 23, 2026: National Advocacy Update * AMA comments on FDA generative AI-enabled medical device regulatory considerations On Oct. 16, the AMA submitted comments (PDF) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's discussion paper and request for feedback, Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices (PDF). The paper included policy proposals regarding risk assessment more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Repealing Maryland's Damages Cap Would Drive Up Costs for Families, Small Businesses and Patients, Broad Coalition Warns Lawmakers * ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- A broad coalition of businesses and healthcare providers have urged lawmakers to reject proposals to repeal, escalate, or create exceptions to Maryland's cap on noneconomic damages, following the House Judiciary Committee's interim study briefing on more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Republicans Keep Losing Support Among Rural Voters * Republicans' economic failures and broken promises have cost them support among rural communities. Only about 4 in 10 rural voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy and they know Republicans have no plan to address the cost of living crisis. Polling shows rural voters' disappointment and economic concerns: * 67% are "very or somewhat" worried about being able to affo more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 23 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Commends Fellow Attorneys General For Support of South Dakota's Appeal in Mayday Case Oct 22, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the Attorneys General of 18 states who have filed an amicus brief that supports South Dakota in its appeal of a lower federal court ruling that temporarily prohibits the state from enforcing a new law that would criminalize the advertisement, dispen more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * Three American Soybean Association Leaders Selected for 2026-27 EU-U.S. Young Leaders in Agriculture Oct 22, 2026 The American Soybean Association is pleased to announce that three soybean leaders were selected for the 2026-27 EU-U.S. Young Leaders in Agriculture Fellowship. The yearlong program brings together young farmers from both sides of the Atlantic to exchange knowledge, explore shared challenges, and advance solutions for a mor more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Three Staff Members Honored with Fall 2026 Grand Grinnellian Award * Staff Council recognizes Amy Anderson, Abhishek Gaur, and Will Luebke for their outstanding service, collaboration, and commitment to the Grinnell College community. Grinnell College Staff Council has named three staff members as recipients of the Fall 2026 Grand Grinnellian Award, recognizing their dedication to the College, exceptional work, and commitment to supporting students and colleagues. more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Tips for successful fall manure application * DES MOINES -- Increased rainfall in the past few months has recharged local streams ahead of fall harvest and manure application, making proper nutrient management essential to safeguard water quality and protect aquatic life from runoff. "These three tips can help prevent spills and fish kills, and they'll also help keep applicators safe," says Trent Lambert, supervisor in the Mason C more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces Major Investment in American Fertilizer Manufacturing to Strengthen National Security and Support Farmers * (Washington, D.C., October 22, 2026) - Today, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced the selection of eight fertilizer manufacturing projects to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domes more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved a new Workforce Pell Grant Program in Arizona, marking the seventh state in the nation to receive a program approval. Eligible students at Pima Medical Institute can now use Federal Pell Grants to enroll in the Phlebotomy Technician program, which will prepare students for specialized healthcare career more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque Announces the Robert W. Plaster School of Business * DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque announced today an extraordinary investment in the future of business education as UD's School of Business will be renamed the Robert W. Plaster School of Business in honor of a substantial seven-figure gift from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation. Additionally, the school will be relocated from multiple locations on campus to a central more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah settlement cancels $16,758,262 in Snap Finance lease payments Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection join 16 other states in a $665 million settlement with Snap Finance - SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah and 16 other states joined the $665 million multistate settlement with Snap Finance. The settlement cancels $16,758,262 in lease payments owed by Utah consumers. Utahns who s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Iowa Wins Big Under President Trump: Lower Taxes, New Investment, and Stronger Rural Communities October 22, 2026 President Donald J. Trump returns to Iowa today to highlight a clear record of results for workers, families, seniors, farmers, and rural communities. Under President Trump and Republican leadership, Iowans are seeing historic tax relief, major private investment, stronger rural healthcare, and direct support for the producers who feed the country. Deliver more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Trump-Vance Administration Leads Nationwide Coalition in Fighting War on Fraud October 16, 2026 President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are aggressively shutting down the waste, fraud, and abuse that has drained billions from American taxpayers. As head of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, Vice President Vance this week called on officials at every level of government to join him in a pledge to protect vulnerable Americans, keep taxpayer-funde more PR