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Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Greene County Shooting
DES MOINES— In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the September 6, 2025, fatal shooting of Camryn Leroy Stonehocker by Officer Marshall Moore from the Boone Police Department was legally justified. On...
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Following Low Customer Traffic, IowaWORKS Creston to Close at the End of 2025; Workforce Services Will Continue
Creston, Iowa – Iowa Workforce Development announced today that the physical IowaWORKS location in Creston will close at the end of the year due to sustained low customer traffic. Despite the closure, Creston-area job seekers will continue to have...
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Highway 30 Corridor Job Fairs To Expand Across Central Iowa
DES MOINES, IOWA – IowaWORKS today announced the return and expansion of the Highway 30 Corridor Job Fairs, a regional series of career-related events designed to connect job seekers, employers, and workforce resources together across central...
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Iowa Ketamine Clinic Opens Second Location in Ankeny with Grand Opening and Community Open House on October 21
Iowa Ketamine Clinic opens its new Ankeny location, expanding access to safe, innovative treatments for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Open House Oct. 21. ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Iowa Ketamine Clinic...
Iowa Behavioral Associates Expands to Ankeny with Grand Opening of Second Location & Community Open House on October 21
Iowa Behavioral Associates opens new Ankeny clinic to expand compassionate, stigma-free mental health care across Central Iowa. Community Open House Oct. 21. ANKENY, IA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Iowa Behavioral...
Secretary Naig Announces 12 Grants to Support Iowa Specialty Crop Production
Specialty Crop Block Grants are authorized as part of the federal Farm Bill DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 9, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded...
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Wilson Restaurant Supply, a CES company, has expanded their service division to Bolton & Hay in Des Moines, Iowa.
Wilson Restaurant Supply has expanded their service division to Bolton & Hay in Des Moines, Iowa. DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wilson Restaurant Supply, a CES company, has expanded their service division...
Iowa Weekly Weather Summary
Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 2025 DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 6, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s weekly weather summary released today. Information from the Iowa Crop Progress...
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Former Des Moines Superintendent Arrested on Federal Firearms Charge
DES MOINES, Iowa – The former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent, and citizen of Guyana made his initial appearance before a United States Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa today on a...
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Secretary Naig Highlights Results of 2023 Iowa Commercial Horticulture Food Crops Survey, Touts $66.5 Million in Economic Output
First statewide survey since 2015 reveals growth in specialty crops, strong direct-to-consumer sales, and opportunities for future expansion through Choose Iowa program DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 8, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig...
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Attorney General Bird Congratulates Leif Olson on Confirmation as U.S. Attorney for Iowa’s Northern District
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird congratulates Leif Olson on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa. Attorney General Bird appointed Olson as Chief Deputy Attorney General after she...
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Physician Collaborators Offers Licensed Physician Support for Behavioral Health Providers
A network of board-certified physicians provides collaborative support to independent nurse practitioners in behavioral health and general medicine. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Physician Collaborators,...
Northwest Iowa teacher takes learning on the road
Fifth grade students at North Union Community School District had the opportunity to step back in time along a “Glacial Landmark” tour of northwest Iowa, thanks to the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program. Pennie Klepper, who teaches fifth grade...
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Secretary Naig Announces Grants for 48 Projects to Bolster Access to E15, Biodiesel in Iowa
Secretary Naig Announces Grants for 48 Projects to Bolster Access to E15, Biodiesel in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 7, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board...
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Justice Department Opens Investigation into Des Moines Public Schools for Race-Based Employment Practices
Today, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) to determine whether it engages in employment practices that discriminate based on race, color, and national origin in violation...
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Attorney General Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social Media Harm
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm. Studies continue to show that...
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Virtual field trips bring farms and local foods to Iowa classrooms
Take a trip with us to learn more about healthy local foods! Iowa classrooms are invited to join us for the new Farm to School virtual field trip series, which visits different local farms and vendors to explore healthy produce options. Each...
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ICE Arrests Criminal Alien Serving as Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent; Prior Weapons Charges and In Possession of Loaded Handgun at Time of Arrest
Guyana National tried to evade arrest, Officers discovered his abandoned vehicle in a wooded area September 26, 2025: Ian Andre Roberts September 26, 2025: Loaded handgun found in vehicle February 2020: Ian Andre Roberts DES MOINES, Iowa — ICE Des...
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Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Pottawattamie County Shooting
DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the August 27, 2025, fatal shooting of Michael Patrick Broyles by officers from the Iowa State Patrol, Council Bluffs Police Department, and Pottawattamie...
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