DES MOINES, Iowa, April 8 -- Drake University issued the following news release: * * * Drake Programs Ranked Among Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report National survey highlights excellence in Law, Health Sciences, and Education * Drake University has once again been recognized as an exceptional school for advanced professional education, with multiple programs ranked among the top in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. The national s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Representing nearly 7,000 members, ICGA expressed support for the tax credit but emphasized the need for clearer guidance on how Iowa corn farmers can benefit from the program. The association urged cooperation between the Treasury, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. IRFA, an independent trade association representing producers of various renewable fuels across the United States, addressed key issues such as prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, regenerative agriculture practices, and eligible end uses for clean fuels. more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the proposed rule for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Representing nearly 37,000 soybean producers in Iowa, the ISA emphasized the critical role that federal tax credit certainty plays in supporting domestic biofuel production and market opportunities for American farmers. The ISA highlighted Iowa's pro more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for expanded requirements under the opioid analgesics (OA) Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). NACDS recommends that opioid manufacturers be mandated to fund and supply a broad range of DEA-authorized drug disposal methods to enhance safe disposal practices for unused opioid medications dispensed in outpatient settin more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Roeslein Renewables submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting the opportunity to present in-person oral comments during the May 28, 2026 public hearing on the proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The company, which specializes in renewable natural gas development, registered a senior representative to offer testimony addressing the impact of the proposed rules on agricultural producers and rural co more ST

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sievers Family Farms, LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and the related 45ZCF-GREET model. The Iowa-based agricultural and renewable energy operator provided detailed recommendations aimed at improving the scientific basis of emissions calculations for renewable natural gas (RNG) produced on farms. The letter also addressed proposed regulations issued by the Treasury and Inte more ST