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Iowa offers streamlined pathways to substitute teaching
Iowa Department Of Education
The school day doesn’t stop when a contracted teacher is away.
Work release resident Chamberlain fails to return in Des Moines
Iowa Department Of Corrections
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Paul Cornelius | [email protected] | (515) 318-9105 Des Moines, Iowa — Dennis Marquis Chamberlain failed to return to the Fort Des Moines Work Release Facility as required on September 6, 2026. Chamberlain is...
Visit Your Local IowaWORKS Center During Workforce Development Month
Iowa Workforce Development
September marks Workforce Development Month, a national celebration established by the National Association of Workforce Professionals to bring together leading business, labor, education, and other critical partners to showcase the impact...
11 Unforgettable Autumn Hiking Spots in Iowa
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Whether you want to immerse yourself in a weekend nature experience, or just enjoy an afternoon of beautiful scenery, Iowa offers unforgettable fall hiking in its state parks and forests.
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Iowa is First State in Meta Settlement to Create Consumer Restitution Fund
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today how her office will distribute the recent $126 million settlement from Meta. Per terms of the settlement, half (approximately $68 million) must be used to address harms at issue in the...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Iowa is First State in Meta Settlement to Create Consumer Restitution Fund
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today how her office will distribute the recent $126 million settlement from Meta. Per terms of the settlement, half (approximately $68 million) must be used to address harms at issue in the...
Iowa offers streamlined pathways to substitute teaching
Iowa Department Of Education
The school day doesn’t stop when a contracted teacher is away.
Iowa Department of Insurance & Financial Services Names Julie Pearce as Acting Deputy Insurance Commissioner for Market Regulation
Iowa Insurance Division
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced the appointment of Julie Pearce as Acting Deputy Insurance Commissioner for Market Regulation.
Secretary Naig Announces Urban Water Quality Projects in Kalona, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Final four projects bring total 2026 investment in 16 locally led urban water quality projects to more than $10.49 million DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 9, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the final four urban water...
Iowa Finance Authority Awards $200,000 to Test New Approaches to Homelessness Prevention and Response in Council Bluffs and Iowa City
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
DES MOINES — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has named New Visions Homeless Services of Council Bluffs and Shelter House in Iowa City as winners of the 2026 Iowa Innovation in Homelessness Incubator Pitch Competition, awarding a total of $200,000...
Iowa Finance Authority Awards $200,000 to Test New Approaches to Homelessness Prevention and Response in Council Bluffs and Iowa City
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
DES MOINES — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has named New Visions Homeless Services of Council Bluffs and Shelter House in Iowa City as winners of the 2026 Iowa Innovation in Homelessness Incubator Pitch Competition, awarding a total of $200,000...
Iowa Homebuyers Take the Mic: IFA and Iowa REALTORS® Award $40,000 to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Statewide Storytelling Campaign
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
DES MOINES — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa REALTORS® (IR) today announced Jay Avant, LPT Realty in Clive as the winner of the 2026 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition.
Iowa Homebuyers Take the Mic: IFA and Iowa REALTORS® Award $40,000 to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Statewide Storytelling Campaign
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
DES MOINES — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa REALTORS® (IR) today announced Jay Avant, LPT Realty in Clive as the winner of the 2026 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 10 in Des Moines
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 10, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Walnut Woods conference room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.
Find Fall Colors and Family Traditions in Iowa’s Outdoors This Season
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Autumn brings a welcoming crispness to the air. Spending time outdoors benefits both physical and mental health.
Nine Iowa teachers honored as third-ever Regional Teachers of the Year
Iowa Department Of Education
Representing each of Iowa’s education regions, the nine outstanding teachers serve as finalists for the 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year award The Iowa Department of Education today announced nine teachers from across the state have been selected as...
Nine Iowa teachers honored as third-ever Regional Teachers of the Year
Iowa Department Of Education
Representing each of Iowa’s education regions, the nine outstanding teachers serve as finalists for the 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year award The Iowa Department of Education today announced nine teachers from across the state have been selected as...
IUC Supports National Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week
Iowa Utilities Commission
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) joins the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, and state public utility commissions in support of National Digital Connectivity...
Merle Hay Plaza and Apartments Wins Iowa Housing Innovation Competition, Bringing Affordable Senior Housing to Underutilized Mall Space
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
DES MOINES – The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) today announced Merle Hay Plaza and Apartments, proposed by Gratus Development, as the winner of the 2026 Federal Housing Tax Credit Innovation Set-Aside Competition.
Water Summary Update: August drought continues in areas of northern and western Iowa
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
DES MOINES – Iowa experienced a wetter than average August overall, but drought conditions persist in the northern and western parts of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
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