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Published on March 13, 2026 - 22:26 GMT

Thousands of Iowa high school seniors to receive ‘Claim Your Future’ letters outlining college options, next steps

This week, over 37,000 Iowa high school seniors will receive letters outlining their in-state postsecondary options, application and admissions processes, and financial aid opportunities at Iowa’s two- and four-year colleges and universities. Governor Kim …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

Latest round of grant funding supports establishment of therapeutic classrooms

The Iowa Department of Education has announced today its continued support of safe and healthy learning environments with the launch of the sixth round of the Therapeutic Classroom Incentive Grant. Through this competitive grant opportunity, Iowa public …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Win in Live Nation Antitrust Suit

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a win for the state of Iowa in the antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster. Attorney General Bird, along with 39 other attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 00:28 GMT

Secretary Naig, Iowa 4-H, Iowa FFA Announce Statewide Tree Planting Initiative in Honor of America250

DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 12, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, in collaboration with Iowa 4-H and Iowa FFA, today announced a statewide tree planting initiative in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The youth-driven initiative aims to plant …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Address Issues Facing Iowa Farmers

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird joined United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today to discuss issues affecting family farmers and the importance of state attorneys general in protecting states’ agricultural laws. …

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Published on March 11, 2026 - 13:27 GMT

HIP Video Promo Presents: Divergent premiere brand new lyric video 'Give Her Love' on VENTS Magazine

Divergent Proves Rock Music Still Has Something to Say on Electrifying New Single "Give Her Love" JOHNSTON, IA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Divergent was born when James Richards (guitar, keys, vocals), Mike McAlister ( …

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Published on March 11, 2026 - 12:36 GMT

Innovative online portal for special education, early intervention turns 1

Iowa’s ACHIEVE Family Portal recently celebrated its first anniversary, marking a full-year of easy access to special education and Early ACCESS records for parents and guardians across the state. Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education, this …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Local Home Improvement Firm Highlights Structured Approach to Exterior Renovations

Window Depot of Eastern Iowa delivers quality exterior renovations with trained crews, careful planning, and American-made products. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A locally operated home improvement firm …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 12:24 GMT

Seven educators named finalists for Iowa’s top agricultural education award

Seven Iowa educators have been named as finalists for the prestigious 2025-26 Golden Owl Award, given annually to Iowa’s top agriculture educator. Nominated by students, colleagues, administrators and community members, the finalists were recently honored …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

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” …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

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- …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 16:27 GMT

Gov. Reynolds, Iowa Department of Education award nearly $4 million to expand career academy opportunities

$1 million each was awarded to Northwest Iowa Community College, North Iowa Area Community College and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; $776,655 awarded to Des Moines Area Community College Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

Important Reminder About Your IowaWORKS Account

As an IowaWORKS user, you are responsible for maintaining your own username and password. Make sure to store your credentials in a safe place! From filing weekly claims to applying for jobs to completing reemployment activities – your IowaWORKS account is …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 13:49 GMT

Four-part video series highlights new science academic standards

Iowa’s academic standards for science are stepping into the spotlight with an engaging four-part video series that features recent updates. Developed by the Iowa Department of Education, the video series covers critical changes to the science academic …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Linn County Shooting

DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the February 4, 2026, fatal shooting of Saber Jonathan Bernard by Marion Officer Spenser Hartman was legally justified. On the morning of February 4, 2026, Marion …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 19:28 GMT

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Multi-Species Backyard Flock in Buena Vista County

DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 4, 2026) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 15:49 GMT

March 10, 2026 Work-Based Learning Webinar: Incorporating Industry-Recognized Credentials into Work-Based Learning

Incorporating Industry-Recognized Credentials into Work-Based Learning March 10, 2026 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register for the Webinar (Zoom) Work-based learning provides opportunities for high schools and community colleges to integrate industry-recognized …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 05:39 GMT

Exploring high school pathways through Pathways to Purpose event

One Iowa school district is finding engaging ways to help kids answer the age-old question “What do you want to do when you grow up?” The Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) recently hosted a Pathways to Purpose event for eighth grade students in …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 05:39 GMT

Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Jared Almandinger

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools. At the helm, representing outstanding science, technology, engineering and mathematics teachers across the state, is the …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Alerts Iowans to Rising Imposter Scams

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird recently released the top complaints and scams her office handled in 2025. Rising to the second most reported category were imposter scams. Those include fake job offers, online shopping scams, romance scams, or …

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