DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Win to Protect Affordable Homes for Iowans * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a victory in her lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration to stop a mandate that would have dramatically raised home prices, making them too expensive for many Iowa families. This radical "green" mandate would have forced strict regulations for homeb more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Balloon Training Academy has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing concerns regarding a proposed information collection survey for Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs). The comments emphasize a need for a more effective and accountable process that prioritizes aviation safety and ethical standards among examiners. In its letter, the academy, led by a nationally recognized figure in balloon aviation safety, critiques th more ST

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Ricketts Introduce the ELEVATE Act to Unlock Capital for Small Businesses * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) introduced the bipartisan Encouraging Local Emerging Ventures and Economic Growth (ELEVATE) Act to reduce bureaucratic red tape on small and mid-sized companies that want to spin off a part of their busi more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring 2026 * The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with Alliant Energy, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each. Alliant Energy customers can purchase up to two trees to be picked up at the following locations: * Tuesday, April 21,  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, March 10 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Education That Works for the Quad Cities * WIU-QC offers degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and multiple options in Eductaion. MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is entering a new chapter defined by reinvestment and revitalization, as well as a renewed focus on serving students and the Quad Cities region. Through strategic space utilization, stro more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds announces more than $5M for 19 child care and preschool program partnerships Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced grant awards totaling $5.2 to expand 19 child care and preschool program partnerships. This is the second round of Continuum of Care grant program awards after receiving over 120 applications the first round. A total of 39 applications were received for Round 2.  "By more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds issues statement on Iowa veterans' benefits bill passing Senate Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to SF 2466, her bill to improve the existing statewide system for delivering benefits to veterans, passing the Iowa Senate with bipartisan support:  "Today, Iowa ranks 44th in the nation for veteran benefits, and only 29 percent of Iowa veterans are more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Presses Budget Committee Witnesses on the Cost of Sanctuary Cities * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today participated in a Senate Budget Committee hearing to examine the cost of sanctuary city policies. In response to Grassley's questioning, expert witnesses discussed the safety concerns and fiscal burdens sanctuary cities place on all Americans. Grassley is the former Rank more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 11 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news on March 10, 2026: * * * GreatAmerica Opens Spring Applications for Employee Advised Fund GreatAmerica Financial Services Corp. has announced the opening of the spring application period for its Employee Advised Fund (EAF) on Monday, March 2, 2026. Applications from area nonprofits will be accepted through Friday, March 27, 2026. This announcement is accompanied by GreatAmerica's recent distincti more PR

WACO, Texas, March 10 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * How ANSRS Is Changing Football Film Study and Game Planning for Coaches * The coaching profession is notorious for grueling hours, tedious data entry, and endless film evaluation. For decades, young coaches have paid their dues by spending countless nights in the facility breaking down practice tape. But Jon Shalala, a former coach turned software founder, is actively changi more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Attorney General Announces Grant Funding for Victims Available * DES MOINES-The Victim Assistance Section of the Iowa Attorney General's Office will release three competitive grant opportunities in 2026. On March 16, 2026, eligible nonprofit and governmental organizations that provide victim-centered and trauma-informed victim services in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sarah M. Nusser, Professor Emerita in the Department of Statistics at Iowa State University, Ames, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concern about the design of the 2026 operational test intended to support planning for the 2030 Census. The Iowa State University report states that the use of the American Community Survey (ACS) questionnaire and methods panel undermines the objective of the 2026 census test. According to the concerns r more ST

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa's popular spring turkey hunting seasons only a few weeks away 2026 * Once easily visible in large winter flocks scratching in picked crop fields along timber edges for waste grain, Iowa's wild turkeys will seemingly disappear into the landscape as the days lengthen and temperatures warm. Driven by instinct, males will begin calling, displaying and competing against other mal more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 10 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Jaden Bradley named Big 12 Player of the Year to lead numerous Wildcat honorees * The Big 12 Conference announced the end-of-year awards for the 2025-26 season on Monday, as voted on by the coaches in the conference. University of Arizona senior point guard Jaden Bradley was named the Big 12 Player of the Year after leading the Wildcats to a 29-2 overall record and the Big 12 regular season champi more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines More than 3,200 acres of Iowa land in 22 counties with an estimated value of more than $11 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation. The donors associated with 26 donations of land or land value will be recognized during a ceremony on March 24, from 1 to 2 p.m., in the first floor rotunda, at the State C more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- Legal Services Corp. announces the availability of funding for basic field grants to support civil legal aid for low-income individuals. The corporation distributes funds to service providers across the country to ensure access to justice in civil matters. This announcement precedes a congressional appropriation for fiscal 2027, with grant terms scheduled to begin in Jan. 1, 2027. Applicants must be qualified to deliver efficient legal services within designated more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks: First Responders Deserve to Keep More of Their Hard-Earned Pay * IOWA \- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks today highlighted provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts that reduce federal taxes on overtime pay, helping first responders and other hardworking Americans keep more of what they earn. First responders across Iowa-including law enforcement officers, firefight more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks: Working Families Tax Cuts Put More Money Back in Iowa Parents' Pockets * IOWA - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks today highlighted provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts, legislation she supported that was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump and is now delivering tax relief for families across Iowa.  The law permanently expands the Child Tax Credit to $2 more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 11 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * New Ad Campaign Urges Missouri to Responsibly Phase Out Income Taxes National Taxpayers Union on Tuesday announced the launch of a new advertising campaign highlighting Missouri's historic opportunity to responsibly phase out its individual income tax and modernize its outdated tax system. The announcement came after the Missouri House of Representatives on Tuesday gave  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, saying it doesn't go far enough to address competition in the ticketing industry and will leave consumers facing artificiall more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, to our fellow Americans, brave warriors and steadfast allies, good morning. You know, as someone who led troops, led soldiers in the streets of Baghdad and Samarra, Iraq and who trained counterinsurgents in Kabul, Afghanistan and who still carries the weight more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Republican Trade War is Crushing American Farmers * " Our farmers are feeling a world of hurt because of these chaotic trade policies, and they're not getting us closer to fair trade," - Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman Republican policies have been a disaster under the Trump Administration, and they're crushing everyday farmers. The "golden age" of American agricu more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 11 -- The University of Iowa of issued the following health care news: * * * The connection between Afib and cancer New research from UI Health Care shows an association between atrial fibrillation (Afib) and increased cancer risk, especially in younger patients. While this does not mean Afib causes cancer, it may signal broader health factors affecting the entire body. * A possible link researchers are studying For years, clinicians have observed that patients with  more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Wildcats' mat coach views potential at nationals * Three Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestlers are poised to compete this weekend on the sport's biggest stage at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and coach Dalton Rohrbaugh sees potential for each of them. Representing the college on Friday and Saturday will be sophomore Carter Davis, of Yo more PR