CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center posted the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * 83 Groups Call On HHS, EPA To Take Emergency Action on Industrial Agriculture's Nitrate Pollution Crisis Worsening water pollution and cancer crises in Iowa, nationwide underscore need for federal action on nitrates in drinking water * Today, 83 groups sent a letter to Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Environmenta more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Iowa's Prison System Settles Lawsuits and Agrees to Use More Reliable and Fair Disciplinary, Drug-Testing Procedures Today, Iowa's State Appeal Board approved a settlement agreement between the Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) and three Iowa inmates, represented by the ACLU of Iowa, who wrongly faced discipline for unreliable, false-positive drug tests. All three  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly * The United States District Court for the Northern District of California stated last week that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. In 2021, Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan group of 53 attorneys ge more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Jack Baum: * * * Governor Reynolds and Iowa Republicans Deliver Major Property Tax Reform, $4 Billion in Relief Iowa Republicans entered the 2026 legislative session with a clear priority: deliver meaningful property tax relief to Iowa taxpayers. After months of negotiations and debate, they delivered a significant reform package. The legislation will deliver an estimated $4 billion in property  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Jack Baum: * * * Iowa Republicans Send Taxpayer Protection Amendment to the November Ballot Iowa Republicans have taken a significant step toward protecting taxpayers for generations to come. Legislative Republicans officially placed a constitutional amendment before voters this November that would require a two-thirds vote of the legislature to raise individual or corporate income tax rates.  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 6 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * ASA Vice President Urges Caution in USTR Section 301 Investigation Soybean farmers are already facing significant economic headwinds and new trade actions could add further strain, American Soybean Association Vice President and Iowa soybean farmer Dave Walton said today in testimony before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). "Soybeans are the larges more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 5 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for victims of human trafficking * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 12-state friend-of-the-court brief to ask the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to allow human traffickers to be held liable for conduct that takes place beyond the United States' borders under the TVPA (Trafficking Victims Prote more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, May 5 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Faculty Member Dr. Adam Kuban Receives National Journalism Teaching Award * Dr. Adam Kuban, professor in Ball State University's School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Scripps Howard Fund as part of the 73rd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards. Dr. Kuban received The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Journalism & Mass Communication Teacher of  more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, May 4 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Charles Baldwin named director of orchestral activities * Charles Baldwin is joining the Luther College faculty this fall as assistant professor of music and director of orchestral activities for the Luther College Symphony Orchestra, Provost Pam Bacon announced this week. "We're pleased to welcome Dr. Baldwin to Luther College," Bacon said. "I want to thank the members of our search committee and our music faculty for  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 5 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS finals week study guide: Six tactics that actually work * The last stretch of the semester can feel like someone hit the fast - forward button. Suddenly, studying shifts from, "I've got this" to, "This is happening." Because CLAS students move between very different areas of study, finals week can feel especially demanding. A little structure now can make a big differ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Kurt Pfeifle, executive director of the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System, from an April 29, 2026, hearing on the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act (H.R. 7331): * * * Chairman Hageman, Ranking Member Van Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Kurt Pfeifle, and I serve as Execu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following statement: * * * DCCC Statement on Vance Visit to IA-03 Ahead of JD Vance's visit to Iowa's Third Congressional District to campaign with failed politician Zach Nunn, DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement:  "JD Vance's visit to Iowa's Third District today is a reminder that Zach Nunn has become just another D.C. politician who prioritizes rolling out the red carpet for his fell more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 5 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Discover new fishing locations across Iowa with the enhanced DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas * The popular DNR online interactive fishing atlas will be updated on May 14 with a fresh design and improved search features to help anglers plan their fishing trips more efficiently. New features will streamline angler access to details on hundreds of lakes, ponds, rivers, and trout stream more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * In Iowa, Vance Fails to Sell the Trump-Vance Agenda That's Driving Up Costs and Hurting Families and Farmers Even higher prices and cuts to healthcare are hurting Iowa families and farmers * Today, JD Vance traveled to Iowa's 3rd Congressional District to peddle more of the same broken promises that he and Donald Trump have been making for more than a year, but Iowans aren't buying more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Marks National Small Business Week, Honors American Entrepreneurs * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ed Markey (D-Mass.) led 88 of their colleagues in declaring this week "National Small Business Week" to recognize the innovators and job creators who power our economy. "Iowa innovators drive our nation forward, an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Interpower Corporation * RED OAK, Iowa - To celebrate National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Interpower Corporation of Mahaska County. Throughout the 119 th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Releases Senate Judiciary Title of Reconciliation Bill to Fund Law Enforcement, Safeguard American Communities * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), in conjunction with the administration, Senate leadership and colleagues, today released the Senate Judiciary Committee title of Republicans' targeted reconciliation bill to invest in federa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Grassley Releases Senate Judiciary Title of Reconciliation Bill to Fund Law Enforcement, Safeguard American Communities BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), in conjunction with the administration, Senate leadership and colleagues, today released the Senate Judiciary Committee title of Repub more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release: * * * Home Prices Increased in 71% of Metro Areas in First Quarter of 2026 Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets (167 out of 235) during the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R)' latest quarterly report. This is down from 73% in the fourth quarter. Seven percent of metro areas (16 out of 235) recorded double-digit price gains, up from 5% last quarter. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks at the committee's markup of the fiscal 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development Food and Drug Administration and related agencies bill: * * * Good morning to everyone. Good morning, Chairman. Thank you. I want to say a thank you to you, to Dr. Harris, and Ranking Member Bishop. I also want to thank the subcommittee staff, to Martha Foley, Alex Swann, and Ma more PR

AMES, Iowa, May 5 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Innovation at Work: 2026 By the Numbers * Research that matters Developing innovative technologies to make roads safer and last longer is one example of how Iowa State researchers are improving the lives of Iowans. Funding for this work is part of the $329.9 million researchers attracted for fiscal year 2025. The funding also supports efforts to create a modern electric grid, expand access to smart manufact more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 5 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award Nomination Deadline Extended to May 22 * Individuals and farm families will be recognized at the 2026 Iowa State Fair The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2026 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. The deadline to nominate a farmer or farm family is now Friday, May 22.   more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 5 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Leave wildlife babies where they belong - In the wild * It's as predictable as May flowers - from border to border, the Wildlife Baby Season has arrived in Iowa. From now until at least mid-June, DNR field offices across the state will be inundated with phone calls and scores of deliveries regarding "orphaned wildlife." Most calls begin with something like, "We were walking in the p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Secures $3 Million for Davenport Water Pollution Control Plant * DAVENPORT, IA - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks today announced that she has secured $3 million in Community Project Funding for the City of Davenport's flood mitigation project as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process. The funding will support critical infrastructure improvements to reduce fl more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Program expands emotional regulation support for autistic students * A large proportion of children with autism spectrum disorder often struggle with irritability and behavior challenges stemming from emotional dysregulation -the inability to manage emotional responses. These struggles can include intense, prolonged anger, anxiety and sadness that are disproportionate to situations. Emotional dysregulat more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Science and Environmental Groups Ask EPA and HHS to Take Emergency Action as Nitrate Pollution in Water Reaches Crisis Levels * "Nitrate in drinking water is a serious public health problem linked to cancer and other health impacts, and we know agricultural practices like excessive fertilizer use and poor manure management are largely responsible," said Dr. St more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Grassley Releases GAO Report Exposing Inadequacies in Federal Prisons' Approach to Sexual Abuse BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report he requested examining the ongoing issue of sexual abuse in federal prisons. Per the  more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, May 4 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Seniors present research and creative work at international convention * Four Luther College seniors were selected to present their poems, short stories and research papers at the annual convention of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society in New Orleans this spring. Luther College seniors Sea Orme of Seattle; Edie Meehan of Northfield, Minnesota; Katherine Griffin of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; and Ni more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36890) entitled "Tazewell and Peoria Railroad Inc. - Lease and Operation Exemption - Peoria and Pekin Union Railway Co.": * * * [REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF 49 CFR 1150.42(e)] Digest:/1 This decision waives the 60-day advance notice requirement and allows Tazewell & Peoria Railroad, Inc.'s exemption to take effect on May 7, 2026. The decision also grants sua sponte au more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Therapy team among best in the nation for patient experience * BISMARCK, N.D. - The therapy team at Sanford Health in Bismarck has received exceptional 2025 year-end patient experience results from the National Research Corporation (NRC), demonstrating national-leading performance and an unwavering commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. According to the latest NR more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC students engineer first-place-winning hydraulic bicycle Mechanical engineering technology students competed at the Fluid Power Vehicle Competition By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu For more than a decade, students in the University of Cincinnati Fluid Power Club have designed, built, and competed a hydraulic bicycle in the annual National Fluid Power Association's Fluid Power Vehicle Chall more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 6 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following Q&A on May 5, 2026, involving counseling psychology professor Julie M. Koch: * * * Julie Koch introduces counseling psychology to a new generation of students Counseling Psychology professor co-authors new book on complex, evolving field * Julie M. Koch knows how powerful an introductory course can be. As a professor of counseling psychology in the University of Iowa College of Education, Koch has sp more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, May 6 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * Anne Lefter named executive director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to welcome Anne Lefter as the new executive director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Lefter brings more than two decades of leadership experience in performing arts administration, venue management and community-engaged programming. Lefter currentl more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has selected Vasant Honavar as the inaugural vice provost for artificial intelligence (AI) to guide a comprehensive AI strategy and advance the University's leadership in human-centered and ethical AI innovation across teaching, learning, research and operations. Honavar, who curr more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 6 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * VoteVets Launches New Ad Supporting Josh Turek in Iowa VoteVets is Backing Josh Turek in Major Senate Pickup Opportunity * Today, VoteVets is releasing its fourth TV ad in its multi-million dollar campaign to help elect Joshua Turek to the U.S. Senate in Iowa. The ad, "Early Start," will begin running tomorrow in Iowa as part of an $800,000 ad buy. It will run statewide on broadcast, cable, and satel more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program * Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) provides lifeline to rural communities WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care joined U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) in introducing the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reau more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Lead Effort to Extend Legislation Improving Healthcare Access and Financial Stability in Remote Areas * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have introduced legislation that would extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) for five years. The program improves financial stability for rural hospitals by paying the reasonable costs of Medi more PR