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Iowa repeats as one of the nation’s top 10 states for computer science education
Iowa Department Of Education
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October 23, 2024
For the second year in a row, Iowa has been named one of the top 10 states in the nation for providing access to high-quality computer science education. Released by Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing...
Justice Department Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Iowa Landlord for Sexually Harassing Tenants
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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January 17, 2025
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Kurt Williams and Gearhead Properties LC, of Davenport, Iowa, for sexually harassing female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Williams has managed...
Six Iowa educators awarded top national honors for science and mathematics
Iowa Department Of Education
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January 17, 2025
The Iowa Department of Education has announced that six Iowa educators have been named as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST award is the highest honor dedicated to K-12...
Attorney General Bird Sues to Protect Affordable Homes for Iowa Families
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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January 2, 2025
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today sued the Biden-Harris Administration to stop a mandate that will hike home prices, making them too expensive for many Iowa families. The radical, green mandate forces strict regulations for...
Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout today
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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January 16, 2025
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released 3,700 rainbow trout this afternoon at Lake Petocka in Bondurant, Triumph Park West and East in Waukee, and Terra Lake in Johnston. “We decided to stock trout earlier so anglers could take...
City announces Iowa Street Reconstruction Project
City of Lawrence - Kansas
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January 14, 2025
The City of Lawrence is excited to announce a transformative reconstruction project for Iowa Street, spanning from 23rd Street to Irving Hill Road. This highly anticipated project is set to begin at the end of January 2025 and will deliver...
CN’s Acquisition of Iowa Northern Approved by STB
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 14, 2025
MONTREAL, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved CN’s acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway Company (IANR). The decision allows CN to combine...
Iowa STEM now accepting nominations for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award Program
Iowa Department Of Education
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October 16, 2024
The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award Program. Administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, students and community members are invited to...
Iowa’s much anticipated pheasant season opens Oct. 26
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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October 15, 2024
Success during the 2023 pheasant season has Iowa hunters eagerly awaiting this year’s opening day and with bird population estimates similar to two years ago, hunters are expecting another great fall afield. Pheasant hunting has been an Iowa...
Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the Iowa State Capitol
Iowa Judicial Branch
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October 2, 2024
On Tuesday, October 8, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. Seating...
Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the Iowa State Capitol
Iowa Judicial Branch
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October 2, 2024
On Tuesday, October 8, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. Seating...
Attorney General Bird Leads 20 States Supporting Nomination of Emil Bove for Federal Appellate Judgeship
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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June 24, 2025
DES MOINES— Attorney General Brenna Bird today led a 20-state coalition supporting President Trump’s nomination of Emil Bove III to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mr. Bove has credentials that establish him as...
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Granted Emergency Court Order to Take Immediate Care, Custody and Control of Pure Prairie Poultry, Inc. Chickens
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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October 2, 2024
Minnesota-based company, which operates a processing facility in Charles City and contracts with Iowa farmers, is financially unable to provide feed for approximately 1.3 million broiler chickens DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 2, 2024) – The Iowa...
Attorney General Bird Leads 16 States in Opposing Harvard’s Antisemitic Actions
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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June 24, 2025
DES MOINES— Attorney General Brenna Bird today led a 16-state coalition supporting President Trump’s efforts to hold Harvard accountable for its antisemitic and discriminatory conduct. When Harvard’s own Presidential Task Force on Combating...
Exchange program links Iowa schools to Spanish teachers, culture and new experiences
Iowa Department Of Education
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January 9, 2025
If you’re looking for high-quality Spanish and dual language teachers for next fall, look no further. The innovative Exchange Visiting Teachers from Spain program can help provide Iowa schools with outstanding opportunities in world language...
FeatherStone at Hickory Hill Adds Independent Living, Expanding Continuum of Care
EIN Presswire
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June 27, 2025
IOWA CITY, IA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FeatherStone at Hickory Hill is proud to announce the addition of Independent Living residences, further strengthening its full continuum of care and reaffirming its mission to...
Attorney General Bird’s Office Saves Iowa Couple More Than $16,000 and Warns Iowans of Sweepstakes Scams
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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December 23, 2024
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced a victory protecting a central Iowa couple from a sweepstakes scam. Attorney General Bird warns other Iowans to be on the lookout. In a sweepstakes scam, con artists try to trick Iowans...
Grants available for tree plantings at disadvantaged Iowa schools
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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January 7, 2025
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters 2023 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), received funds for disadvantaged schools to plant trees. The IRA Trees for Schools...
IOWA STEM Announces Opening of STEM BEST® Program Applications
Iowa Department Of Education
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October 7, 2024
The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is now accepting applications for the STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program. STEM BEST® is a funding opportunity for schools that helps educators...
Iowa Attorney General’s Office Issues Updated Report on Cedar Rapids Officer Involved Shooting
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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September 20, 2024
DES MOINES—The Iowa Attorney General’s office today issued an updated report with corrections on the legally justified April 6, 2024, fatal shooting of David Vanderhamm by Cedar Rapids police officers. A copy of the updated report is available...