DES MOINES, Iowa, May 14 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Air quality permits for review, published 05/14/2026 * 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 more PR

LONG BEACH, California, May 15 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news: * * * Software leader, honorary doctorate awardee: 'Dare to pursue' By Susan Jacobs Marilyn Bohl believes in the power of teamwork. It carried her through her years as a high school athlete in Iowa and as a leader on the ground floor of computer software development. It motivates her today as she supports students at Cal State Long Beach -- on and off the field. "You need a team f more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 15 -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Cargill supports farmer-led learning and soil health practices across key states Cargill's Success From the Ground Up program helps farmers adopt proven practices through peer learning and on-farm support * WAYZATA, Minn. -- As farmers manage tight margins, volatile markets and unpredictable weather, practical, locally relevant more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 14 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS researchers' hearing care study named "Trial of the Year" by leading medical journal * A University of Iowa study on hearing care has been named Editor's Choice: Clinical Trial of the Year for 2025 by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Professor Yu-Hsiang Wu and Research Audiologist Elizabeth Stangl in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Grassley Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Theft Passes House of Representatives * Washington, D.C. - During Police Week, legislation led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to crack down on retail theft schemes passed the House of Representatives. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 would establish a coordinated multi- more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today announced the following staff updates: Sam Llewellyn, Professional Staff Member Sam joins the Committee from the office of Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), where he worked on issues facing the Finance and Judiciary Committees as deputy legislative assistant. He pr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * PLANE AND SIMPLE: Des Moines Register Exposes Zach Lahn for Living in Kansas While Running for Iowa Governor New reporting from the Des Moines Register reveals that Iowa gubernatorial candidate and longtime political operative Zach Lahn "maintains a home in Kansas and flies to the state frequently" -- and that he only re-registered to vote in Iowa in 2024, coinciding with the deadline t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Trump Admits He Doesn't Think About Americans' Financial Situation & GOP Senate Candidates Are Proving They Don't Either As families in Senate battleground states across the country struggle with rising costs across the board, surging inflation, gas price spikes in every single state, and a worsening and more costly health care crisis, Donald Trump made clear that Republicans "don't thi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Education Secretary Linda McMahon from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education": * * * Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, distinguished members of this Committee, thank you very much for having me today. I want to thank my team at the Department of Education and those across the federal government for their months of hard wor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures at airports across the U.S. The amendments, published May 13, affect airports in states including California, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Virginia. The FAA said the changes are tied to revisions in na more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls for E15 to Drive Down Prices at the Pump * WASHINGTON - After the House passed historic legislation to give Americans the option of affordable E15 year-round, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, called on the Senate to immediately take up this legislation to drive down prices at the gas pump. Watch her full remarks here. Full remarks: "Folks, we all kno more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Celebrates National Police Week * WASHINGTON - During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) met with folks from the Red Oak Police Department, Iowa State Police Association, and Iowa Firefighters Association to thank them for their service and sacrifice. Ernst joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) resolution to celebrate and commend the brave law enforcement officers who p more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, May 14 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Faculty member in MFA wins statewide award * Thomas Maltman, a novelist and faculty member in the Ashland University Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, recently added to his impressive resume by winning a 2026 Minnesota Book Award. His fourth novel, "Ashes to Ashes," took top honors in the novel and short story category.  In addition to teaching at Ashland during this summer's MFA summer residency from July  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Applauds Passage of Year-Round Nationwide E15 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) celebrated the passage of year-round, nationwide E15, which helps farmers sell more of their crops, lowers gas prices, and secures American energy independence. Earlier this year, Congressman Feenstra was appointed to serve as co-chair of the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council and task more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects linked to tribes across the Midwest and Plains, according to a notice published by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The collection includes human remains representing at least 62 individuals and seven ceramic sherds recovered from the Fisher Site in Will County, Ill more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 14 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff on Friday, May 15 for National Peace Officers Memorial Day * Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2026, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The governor's order is in conjunction with a proclamation from President Trump. "Duty is a virtue embodied by the fal more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Grassley Praises House Passage of Landmark E15 Legislation * Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, welcomed the House of Representatives' passage of historic legislation allowing for the permanent, year-round sale of E15 nationwide. Download video of Grassley's remarks HERE (https://ussen-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains tied to archaeological sites in Illinois and determined that the remains share cultural affiliation with tribes across the Midwest and Plains, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The museum, identified in the notice as PMAE, said the remains represent at least 40 individuals recovered  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Helps Secure House Passage of Year Round E15 * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement after House passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to allow access to nationwide, year-round E15. " For years, I've worked relentlessly -even if that means standing up to my own party -to promote year-round E15 access. Today's vote is a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Leads House Effort to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese Vape Imports * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced the Eliminating Nefarious Distribution of Smuggled Chinese Vapes Act -also known as the ENDS Chinese Vapes Act -to stop the flood of illegal, unregulated, Chinese vape products that are targeting America's youth. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) has introduced companion l more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson: E15 is a Market, Not a Mandate * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, bipartisan legislation to allow the permanent, nationwide sale of year-round E15. The bill passed the House with a vote tally of 218-203. -Excerpt of Remarks As Delivered - "If you ate today, thank a farmer. more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 15 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * House Passage of Year-Round E15 Huge Step Forward for Farmers and Consumers Focus Now Shifts to U.S. Senate, the Battle for Year-Round E15 will Continue * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives, by a vote of 218 to 203, passed legislation removing an outdated and unjustified regulatory restriction on E15. The fix would allow E15 to be easily sold year-round throug more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Nunn Resolution Backing Law Enforcement -- 173 Democrats Vote No * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives passed a resolution led by Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) reaffirming support for the men and women of law enforcement and condemning policies that undermine public safety and put officers at greater risk. The resolution passed the House 243-173, with 173 Democrats voting agains more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Republicans Run Campaign Ads on Funds for Rural Hospitals, While Hiding the Fine Print [MS NOW] In case you missed it, a new report from MS NOW is exposing how GOP Senate candidates are trying to cover up their role in creating a healthcare crisis that has "hit already fragile rural hospitals hard and could force hundreds to close" as they face a "challenging midterm election cyc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- Indiana University has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and burial objects and determined cultural affiliations with more than two dozen tribal nations, according to a notice published in the Federal Register. The Bloomington-based university said the inventory was conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, known as NAGPRA. University officials identified human remains representing 52 individuals along with fi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Iowa reform allows for new options for healthcare, expanding access and lowering costs * Des Moines, Iowa; May 14, 2026: Yesterday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation scaling back the State's certificate of need (CON) laws, which require healthcare providers to receive a permission slip from their competitors before opening or expanding facilities. House File 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Six Bills to Back the Blue During National Police Week * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced by voice vote six bipartisan law enforcement bills amid National Police Week: * S. 736, the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act would enhance safety and accountability in federal prisons by stemming the flow of contraband. *  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Six Bills to Back the Blue During National Police Week The committee also advanced legislation to support survivors of child sexual abuse, along with eight judicial and executive nominations. * The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced by voice vote six bipartisan law enforcement bills amid National Pol more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Leading Latino Organizations Launch New Coalition to Mobilize Latino Voters in Key Battlegrounds Coalition will coordinate voter registration, year-round organizing, data-informed outreach, and trusted messenger programs, with Carlos Eduardo Espina serving as an ambassador * Today, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UnidosUS Action Fund, Mi F more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on April 14, 2026 entitled "The False Promise of Film Incentives". The study was written by Dr. Michael Thom. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction State and local governments in the United States have used economic development incentives for more than 100 years. Incentives typically take the form of special tax favors or subsidies to certain industries or businesses. These policies grew i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Recycling Accessibility Bill Advances Through Energy & Commerce Subcommittee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks' (IA-01) bipartisan legislation, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, passed the House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee today, advancing the bill one step closer to full House consideration. The legislation would es more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Votes to Deliver Year-Round E15 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted to pass H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, bipartisan legislation permanently authorizing the nationwide, year-round sale of E15 fuel. "Tonight, both parties came together to deliver a major win for Iowa Farmers, and a major win for millions o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, identifying cultural affiliations with a wide range of tribal nations, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The inventory documents the remains of at least 91 individuals, along with 19 lots of associated funerary objects. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign concluded that a connection exists betwe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * New Ernst Bill Would Establish Urbandale ZIP Code * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) partnered with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) to require the U.S. Postal Service designate a single, unique ZIP code for 75 specific communities across the country. After years of work to deliver certainty for Urbandale residents, Ernst brought together multiple proposals for new ZIP codes into one bipartisan more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Statement on Passage of Year-Round, Nationwide E15 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, legislation to allow year-round sales of E15 fuel nationwide. "Today is a major victory for Iowa farmers, consumers, and American energy independence," said Rep. Nunn.  more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, May 13 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Orcun Selcuk receives Fulbright Global Scholar Award * Orcun Selcuk, associate professor of political science and director of the International Studies Program at Luther College, has been selected for a Fulbright Global Scholar Award for 2026-27. The prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award encourages international connections and fosters understanding and cooperation across nations. Orcun Selcuk Selcuk plans to r more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 14 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Professor Monica Correia earns prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to research sustainable textile design * Monica Correia, professor of 3D design and collegiate scholar in the University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to France, among the highest honors in international academic and cultural exchange. Her project will more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 13 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Rare white fawn spotted on Indian Hills Community College campus * OTTUMWA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is confirming the rare sighting of a newborn white fawn on the Indian Hills Community College campus today, and is urging the public to enjoy the sight from a distance. The DNR wants to assure the community that the fawn is not abandoned and must be given space  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Tracy receives level 4 trauma designation * The Minnesota Department of Health recently designated Sanford Tracy Medical Center as a level 4 trauma hospital. The hospital voluntarily participated in an intense designation process to become part of Minnesota's statewide trauma system.  "This designation is a true testament to our team of providers, nurses and support  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Security Health Plan earns national customer service awards * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Security Health Plan has once again been recognized for delivering outstanding customer experience, earning multiple prestigious honors from the Service Quality Measurement (SQM) Group, a leading North American research firm that benchmarks more than 500 contact centers and conducts over 1.5 milli more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today announced the following staff updates: Sam Llewellyn, Professional Staff Member Sam joins the Committee from the office of Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), where he worked on issues facing the Finance and Judiciary Committees as  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Grassley Addresses Law Enforcement Leaders, Highlights Congressional Efforts to Support Officers Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today addressed law enforcement leaders during the National Association of Police Organizations' (NAPO) annual Police Week Legislative Luncheon. During Police Week, Grassley has led  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on May 14, 2026, at an executive business meeting to advance a 12 nominations and seven bipartisan bills: * * * Good morning. On today's agenda, we have 12 nominations and seven bills. We'll vote on Justin Smith, who is nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Eighth Circuit. We'll also vote on three nominees to the U.S. District Court for the District  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $13.4 Million to Flip Iowa Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $13.4 million television reservation in Iowa against Republican ca more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $20 Million to Defend Michigan Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $20 million television reservation in Michigan against Republi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Steil Introduces Resolution to Recognize Survivors of Scams and Prevent Future Scams * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01), Josh Harder (CA-09), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Jefferson Shreve (IN-06), and Gabe Amo (RI-01) this week introduced a resolution to designate May 14th as National Scam Survivor Day. "Each year, scammers exploit millions of Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release: * * * Trustee Carolyn Brehm Makes Record Setting Gift Funding Museum Education Leadership Role at National Museum of Asian Art Gift Recognizes National Reach and Expanded Access of Museum's Educational Programs * The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art announced a record setting gift from Carolyn Brehm, vice chair of the museum's board of trustees, funding a museum educat more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 15 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * The University of Dubuque Expands Aviation Program with New Helicopter Pilot Pathway By Stacey Ortman The University of Dubuque will begin offering a new associate of applied science in flight operations (rotary wing) in fall 2026 to help address a shortage of helicopter pilots across several sectors including EMS, law enforcement, and aerial firefighting. Recently approved by the Higher Learning Com more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program at the University of Iowa has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined there is a cultural affiliation with multiple tribal nations, according to a federal notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states the remains represent one adult female of Native American ancestry. No funerary objects were identified with the remains. According to the notice, the remai more PR

PRESCOTT, Arizona, May 15 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Yavapai College Professor Nichole Guzzo Wins Dissertation Award Michael Grady Psychology Professor Nichole Guzzo earned her doctorate this year - and then some. Last Wednesday, the Arizona School Administrators (ASA) notified Dr. Guzzo's dissertation chair that her thesis was selected as the Top Dissertation from Arizona's universities in 2026. Dr. Guzzo wrote "The Interaction between Course Duration and Disciplin more PR