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Published on January 29, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Insulin Manufacturers over Unlawful Pricing Scheme

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has filed a lawsuit against 18 Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and insulin manufacturers asserting they have manipulated and inflated insulin prices to profit at the expense of Iowans using life- …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 14:46 GMT

Iowa Department of Education seeks sponsors for summer meal and snack sites

Program provides over 3 million nutritious meals and snacks to children, teens in low-income areas across the state during summer months The Iowa Department of Education today announced it is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 13:39 GMT

Iowa America 250 student research project highlights impact of Iowa veterans

The Iowa Department of Education has launched a new research project that challenges middle and high school students to explore and honor the contributions of Iowa veterans. As a part of the overall Iowa America 250 initiative, the Iowa Veterans Research …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 03:48 GMT

Starting this Week: 1099-G Forms Being Distributed to Claimants

Iowa Workforce Development has begun distributing its annual 1099-G forms. These tax forms are meant for any Iowan who received unemployment insurance benefits between December 26, 2024, and December 31, 2025. Receiving Your 1099-G If you elected to …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

HIP Video Promo Presents: Divergent premieres new lyric video for ‘Rev It Up’ on Music-News.com

Divergent Races into Sophomore Era with 'Rev It Up' Lyric Video JOHNSTON, IA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When the idea of coming together to start a new original project was first floated, lead vocalist/ …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 22:49 GMT

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Multi-Species Game Bird Hatchery in Kossuth County

DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 28, 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 January 28, 2026 - 22:49 GMT

Secretary Naig Leads Bipartisan, Multi-State Letter Emphasizing the Importance of Competition Across Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 28, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig led a bipartisan, multi-state letter to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) urging a careful, thorough evaluation of the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 20:34 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Support for President Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Policy

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is co-leading with Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti a coalition of 26 states and territories in support of President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order. On his first day …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Early childhood grant opportunity promotes parent support programs for children and families

The Iowa Department of Education is now accepting grant applications for the Shared Visions Parent Support Program for fiscal years 2027-31. Applications may be submitted by an Iowa public school district, area education agency or other nonprofit …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 14:13 GMT

STEM Scale-Up Program moves to a 3-Year model, educator applications open

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is announcing exciting updates to its STEM Scale-Up Program. “The STEM Scale-Up Program was first developed to support Iowa schools and educators in trying something new in STEM. As …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 00:13 GMT

9th Annual Ice Hole Festival in Lake Okoboji, IA

100 Scuba Divers descend on Lake Okoboji for the 9th Annual Ice Hole Festival! ARNOLDS PARK, IA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ninth annual Icehole Festival, the premier gathering for cold-water and ice-diving …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

OpenLoop Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

Chris Aker Joins OpenLoop’s Executive Leadership Team to Accelerate Scalable Virtual Care Infrastructure DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OpenLoop, the nation’s leading operating system for telehealth, today …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 21:54 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Excavators for Violating Iowa’s One Call Law

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that she has filed three lawsuits against contractors in Boone, Woodbury, and Polk counties for conducting illegal excavations, some of which resulted in damage to underground utilities. She is also …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 19:29 GMT

Rescheduled to February 17, 2026: Work-Based Learning Webinar on Launching a High School IT Community Help Desk

Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previously scheduled webinar for January 27, 2026, has been rescheduled due to February 17, 2026. If you had already registered for the webinar today, you are automatically registered for the new time. Work-Based …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 15:24 GMT

Poster competition highlights school bus safety

Iowa students are invited to showcase their artistic talents in a new poster competition focused on school bus safety. Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education, the first annual Iowa School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest challenges K-12 students to …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 17:18 GMT

January 27, 2026: Work-Based Learning Webinar: Launching a High School IT Community Help Desk

Work-Based Learning Webinar: Launching a High School IT Community Help Desk January 27, 2026 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register for the Webinar (Zoom) Join Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education for a new webinar to discover how work- …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

Highlighting Iowans with Disabilities: State Rehabilitation Council Legislative Reception To Take Place on January 28

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services will once again be on hand to support the work being done to help Iowans with disabilities archive meaningful employment. The annual State Rehabilitation Council legislative reception will take place on Wednesday, …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

Iowa Native Chad Sellers’ Legacy Lives On With the Release of Posthumous EP 'In A Heartbeat'

DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The family and creative community of late Nashville songwriter and producer Chad Sellers (1978–2023) honor his enduring legacy with the release of In A Heartbeat, a posthumous EP …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 15:11 GMT

Gershman Mortgage Launches Doctor Mortgage Program for West Des Moines and Polk County

No down payment required; Loan limits up to $2 million WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gershman Mortgage announced a new home financing program tailored specifically for doctors and advanced medical …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 20:08 GMT

Attorney General Brenna Bird’s Judicial Safety Bill Unanimously Passes out of Subcommittee

DES MOINES—The Judicial Safety bill proposed by Attorney General Brenna Bird unanimously passed out of subcommittee in the Iowa House of Representatives yesterday. The Judicial Safety bill makes it a “C” felony — up to 10 years in prison — to make threats …

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