Earlier this month, ACT's American College Application Campaign (ACAC) named Ottumwa High School as a 2024 School of Excellence as part of the Iowa ACAC campaign. Ottumwa High School is one of just 26 outstanding schools recognized nationally as a …
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Bird today co-led a letter asking the Trump Administration’s EPA to issue a new “Waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) rule that gives States control over their land and protects Iowa farmers, landowners, and builders from …
Abbie Liechty was in her first year at the University of Iowa when it became clear that “something was wrong, because I wasn’t able to get through things as fast as other kids were able to get through things.” Technically, this had been a problem since …
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income of $205 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) assessments of $23 million Voluntary community and housing contributions of $12 million Advances totaled $93.8 …
IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) ("we," "our," or the "Company") today reported results for the first quarter of 2025. First Quarter 2025 Summary1 Net income …
The Iowa Department of Education is partnering with the Iowa Hospital Association to introduce middle school and high school students across the state to high-demand health care careers during Health Sciences Career Day in Iowa, a live virtual event on …
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported first quarter 2025 net income of $7.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share, compared to …
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (UFG) announced today that its first quarter 2025 earnings results will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. An earnings call will be held …
To help kick off the upcoming Teaching for Impact: Training for All Educators Supporting Learners with Disabilities and Leading for Impact: Workshop for Administrators events in June, the Iowa Department of Education has announced a new pre-event …
Value-added grants help farmers and small businesses expand and diversify the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food, beverages, and ag products ALGONA, Iowa (April 22, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today …
When more than 650 Iowa high school students recently convened in Des Moines for the annual SkillsUSA Iowa State Leadership and Skills Conference, a handful were there to test their skills in commercial roofing, a relatively new competition to the …
DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the March 6, 2025, fatal shooting of David Robert Plagmann by a Shelby County deputy was legally justified. The Attorney General’s conclusion was based on a review …
DES MOINES—On Friday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law Attorney General Brenna Bird’s legislative priority that increases penalties for assaults against law enforcement and first responders. “Law enforcement are heroes who deserve our respect and …
The state-led branding and marketing program is expanding to include Iowa horticulture products BOONE, Iowa (April 21, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Choose Iowa program is expanding to promote a vibrant array of …
Igniting a passion to learn and fostering foundational knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics starts at a young age. The STEM Scale-Up Program, a signature program of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department …
Sharing Insights on CMMC Certification Strategy and Readiness WAUKEE, IA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ecfirst is proud to announce that its Chief Executive, Ali Pabrai, will be speaking at CMMC Day 2025 in College Park, …
City of Indianola and IWC are inviting local and regional businesses to join them as a supporter/sponsor to a key Central Iowa Aquatic and Recreation facility. INDIANOLA, IA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Indianola …
Laura Brecht, an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Cedar Rapids Prairie, was overcome with joy in March when she was announced as one of seven finalists for the prestigious Golden Owl Award, given annually to Iowa's top agricultural educator. Her …
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 17, 2025) – The Grain Indemnity Fund Board voted today to cease the assessment on grain sold to Iowa-licensed grain dealers as well as the participation fees for Iowa licensed grain dealers and warehouse operators as part of the …
DES MOINES—With today’s vote at the Iowa State Legislature, both chambers have officially passed Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s constitutional amendment to protect kids in court. Attorney General Bird’s proposal follows a July 2024, Iowa Supreme Court …
