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Annual awards celebrate healthy local foods in Iowa schools and early care
The 2025 Golden Root Award winners were recognized at the inaugural Farm & Food Celebration in Grinnell earlier this month. Sponsored by the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition, the Golden Root Awards honor Iowa schools, early care...

Evfarmer Announces Strategic Partnership with 34 Large-Scale Corn Farms in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Evfarmer expands U.S. presence by partnering with 34 high-yield corn farms in Iowa, strengthening global agricultural supply chain. CO, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global agricultural finance platform leader Evfarmer...

Hydreight Technologies Signs Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire 5% Equity Stake in Perfect Scripts, LLC, with Option to Increase to 40%, and Establish Strategic Partnership
Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydreight Technologies Inc. (TSXV: NURS)(OTCQB: HYDTF)(FSE: SO6),("Hydreight" or the...

The State of Iowa Conducts Online Surplus Sale with GovDeals
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State of Iowa is currently conducting a series of online surplus auctions for 200 travel trailers for 2023, 2024 and 2025 model years. The auctions are being hosted on GovDeals, the leading...

Attorney General Bird Announces Legal Victory for Iowa Seniors
DES MOINES -- Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced a legal victory against President Biden’s attack on affordable nursing homes. The states sued the Biden administration’s Department of Health and Human Services because it sought to apply...

WNC & Associates and Commonwealth Development Corporation of America Launch Affordable Living Project in Charles City, Iowa
CHARLES CITY, Iowa, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WNC & Associates (WNC), a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry, and Commonwealth Development Corporation of America, have begun...

BEST STEMposium fosters collaboration and innovation among Iowa STEM educators
Last week, STEM educators and administrators from across the state converged in central Iowa for the fourth annual BEST STEMposium. This event, held every June, allows K-12 STEM BEST Program models to network and explore new ideas to expand and...

Registering on Iowaworks.gov
Iowa's largest jobs bank is now also the home for the unemployment process. Iowaworks.govis the central location for all career-related services in the state and the resource that can help any Iowan advance in their career. With nearly 50,000 job...

Capital Roofing and Exteriors Announces Continued Growth in Residential and Commercial Markets
WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Capital Roofing and Exteriors is proud to announce ongoing growth across both residential and commercial sectors as demand for high-quality exterior renovation continues to...

Attorney General Brenna Bird Helps Secure $720 Million from Eight Opioid Drug Makers
DES MOINES – Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. Based on the overwhelming participation...

GRX Marketing Celebrates 15 Years of Trusted Pharmacy Marketing Solutions
Trusted marketing agency marks milestone with ongoing innovation and dedication to independent pharmacy success. DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GRX Marketing, a trusted leader in pharmacy marketing solutions,...

MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) (“MidWestOne” or the “Company”), parent company of MidWestOne Bank, today announced that its second quarter 2025 financial results will be released...

Klazik Releases New Single 'Ovation' — Gaining Early Chart Momentum Ahead of Official Launch
Ovation makes waves before its official release, earning over 4,000 internet radio spins and debuting at #40 on the DRT Independent Airplay Chart. WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- While the nation celebrated...

Attorney General Bird Leads Coalition Supporting Florida’s Immigration Enforcement Laws
DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced yesterday she is leading an 18-state coalition supporting Florida’s law to help enforce immigration law. Like Iowa, Florida adopted a law that mirrors federal law—if an illegal alien commits...

Secretary Naig to Present the Stripe Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Decatur County cattle and crop farmers recognized for their commitment to conservation, animal care, and community involvement DES MOINES, Iowa (July 9, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor...

Let the adventure begin!
July marks the kick off to a whole new adventure for Sioux Central Community School District’s agricultural educator Melanie Bloom. Her year of service as the 2025 Iowa Teacher of the Year has officially begun, bringing exciting new routines,...

Pyrotechnic Guild International, PGI Launches Charitable Ticket Program for Record-Breaking August Fireworks Shows
BOONE, IOWA, IA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI®), a 100% volunteer organization of professional and hobbyist pyrotechnicians, is giving back to the Greater Des Moines community by...

Alan-1 Inc. and DSM Arcade Unleash Soda Slam! – A Fizzy New Arcade Sensation Now Available Worldwide
Soda Slam is a new video arcade & redemption game that serves as Alan-1’s third arcade product release, available in two models TOOELE, UT, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alan-1 Inc., in collaboration with DSM Arcade, is...

Gevo’s RNG Subsidiary Closes $40 Million in New Bond Sales, Refinances Debt, and Strengthens Gevo Balance Sheet
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that Barclays Capital Inc. has purchased $40 million of newly issued non-recourse tax-exempt private activity bonds (the “2025 Bonds”) issued by...

United Fire Group, Inc. announces senior notes offering
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG) (Nasdaq: UFCS), a property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that it has successfully completed a placement of $30 million aggregate...