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Published on April 9, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

ManchesterStory Promotes Nicole Gunderson to Partner and Mads Jensen to Principal

Promotions deepen the firm's leadership bench as ManchesterStory continues to expand its venture platform across the insurance value chain. WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ManchesterStory, a preeminent lead …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Praises Sentencing in Palo Alto Child Sex Abuse Case

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird praised the sentencing of a Palo Alto man found guilty of sex abuse against two minor children. On April 3, 2026, Palo Alto County District Court Judge Adam Miller sentenced Aaron James Manz to a total of 200 years …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 00:36 GMT

Secretary Naig Applauds Bi-Partisan House Passage of Iowa Farm Act

DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 8, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today applauded the Iowa House of Representatives’ strong bi-partisan passage of the Iowa Farm Act, House File 2748, by a vote of 81 to 8. “Thank you to members of the Iowa House …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 18:18 GMT

Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Grows to 67.9 Percent; Unemployment Steady at 3.4 Percent

Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: April 8, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Grows to 67.9 Percent; …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 18:18 GMT

IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center at the 20th Annual Iowa Employment Conference

Event Details The IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center will be appearing at the Iowa Employment Conference, offering a firsthand look at the workforce services available to local communities and businesses. When: April 8th, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM April 9th …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

Over $300,000 awarded to Iowa schools to expand career-connected learning this summer

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is awarding 17 STEM BEST® Program model schools a total of over $300,000 to help bring real-world STEM learning opportunities to life for Iowa students this summer. Through STEM …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Names Consumer Protection Hero Award Winners

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird awarded three Iowans the 2026 Consumer Protection Hero Award today at a press conference. “Our team at the Attorney General’s Office is always hard at work to stop the scam and protect Iowans,” said Attorney …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit against Meta for Harming Iowa Children

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has filed a lawsuit against Meta and several of its subsidiaries, including Instagram and Facebook, for breaking Iowa’s consumer protection laws. The Attorney General’s Office alleges Instagram …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 13:49 GMT

Gershman Mortgage Sales Summit Momentum Reaches West Des Moines Market

Strategy & execution carried through every session of Gershman Mortgage’s 8th Annual Sales Summit. That energy is shaping how the West Des Moines branch works. WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Momentum …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2026 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest as Part of Iowa’s America250 Celebration

Selected artwork celebrating agriculture and America will appear in a popular annual coloring calendar DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 7, 2026) - As part of Iowa’s America250 celebration, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting school-aged Iowa students …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 15:14 GMT

Department awards grants to support preschool programs for children who are at risk

The Iowa Department of Education announced today the latest grant awards for the Shared Visions Preschool Program, providing five years of support for Iowa schools and programs serving preschool children who meet at-risk criteria. In partnership with the …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 15:14 GMT

Building robots and life skills

While this week officially marks the return of National Robotics Week, affectionately known as Robo Week, robotics has already been on full display at the annual Iowa Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) last month. Held at the University of Northern …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Iowa’s Class of 2025 graduation rate reaches 88.8%, exceeding prepandemic graduation rates and showing significant gains across ...

Dropout rates declined, with fewer students dropping out now than before the pandemic Iowa’s high school graduation rate increased half of a percentage point, reaching 88.8% for the graduating class of 2025, according to figures released today by the Iowa …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Celebrates Win for Iowa Parents after Court Decisions

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird celebrated two landmark rulings by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals today, which vacated the preliminary injunction entered against Senate File 496. The court’s decisions reinstate Iowa’s ability to enforce the …

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Published on April 2, 2026 - 20:37 GMT

The benefits of LETRS and evidence-based literacy instruction

For the Nevada Community School District, participating in the Iowa Department of Education’s Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) professional learning opportunity was a no-brainer. “We wanted to participate to ensure we are …

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Published on April 2, 2026 - 17:25 GMT

Iowa Awards $250,000 in Grants to Boost 2026 Summer Youth Internships

Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: April 2, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) (173.97 KB) .pdf Awarded programs will help Iowa’s youth …

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Published on April 2, 2026 - 01:32 GMT

Secretary Naig Highlights Savings from E15 in Iowa's Annual Retailers’ Fuel Gallons Report

Nearly 60 percent increase in E15 sales saved Iowa drivers over $60 million in 2025 DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 1, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today highlighted the significant savings Iowa drivers are seeing from choosing E15 at the gas …

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Published on April 1, 2026 - 13:02 GMT

Brakes Plus Celebrates New Store Grand Opening in Dubuque, Iowa

Celebration to include new-customer discounts and giveaways for attendees DUBUQUE, IA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: As part of its continued growth in the region, Brakes Plus will welcome new customers by hosting a …

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Published on April 1, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

Secretary Naig Issues Statement on the Trump Administration’s RFS Volumes

DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 27, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized strong renewable volume obligations (RVO) within the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for …

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Published on April 1, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Sixteen Iowa teachers honored at recognition luncheon

Award-winning teachers from across the state were celebrated yesterday at the 2026 Iowa Outstanding Educators Recognition Luncheon, hosted by Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer and Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow …

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