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Ankeny High School program showcase success in computer science education As more careers and industries seek a workforce skilled in computer science and technology, Iowa schools are rising to meet that demand by providing high-quality computer science
Iowa Department Of Education
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December 17, 2024
As more careers and industries seek a workforce skilled in computer science and technology, Iowa schools are rising to meet that demand by providing high-quality computer science education to all students. Since Senate File 274 was signed into law...
Family Enterprise USA Creates Advisory Board to Educate Lawmakers on Critical Tax, Economic Policies
EIN Presswire
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July 11, 2025
Four Member Group Offers Government Affairs, Community Relations, Entrepreneur, and Regulatory Insights WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Family Enterprise USA, advocates on Capitol Hill for family-owned...
Secretary Naig Announces Availability of Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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December 2, 2024
Choose Iowa grants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other ag products DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 2, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced...
Jackson County Designated as a Home Base Iowa Community
Iowa Workforce Development
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November 25, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) staff joined several local officials for a ceremony commemorating Jackson County’s new designation as a Home Base Iowa Community. As part of Home Base Iowa,...
Attorney General Bird Announces Communications Director Jennifer Green
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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June 20, 2025
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced her appointment of Jennifer Green as communications director. Green has an MA in Professional Communications from Clemson University and brings over 20 years of communications experience to...
Iowa STEM seeking program providers for 2025-26 STEM Scale-Up Program
Iowa Department Of Education
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August 28, 2024
The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is asking developers and providers of exemplary STEM programs to apply to compete for scaling their PK-12 program(s) statewide during the 2025-26 academic year. STEM Scale-Up...
Attorney General Bird Helps Iowans and Businesses Overcome Social Media Account Takeovers
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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November 21, 2024
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today warns Iowans of a rise in social media account hacks and takeovers—totaling nearly 400 reported incidents to the Attorney General’s office in 2024. Account takeovers occur when scammers and...
Attorney General Bird Helps Iowans and Businesses Overcome Social Media Account Takeovers
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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November 21, 2024
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today warns Iowans of a rise in social media account hacks and takeovers—totaling nearly 400 reported incidents to the Attorney General’s office in 2024. Account takeovers occur when scammers and...
Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards Presented to 44 Farm Families at the 2024 Iowa State Fair
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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August 14, 2024
Governor’s Office, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Natural Resources partner on this annual award celebrating Iowa farm families DES MOINES, Iowa (August 14, 2024) – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant...
Iowa’s statewide teal only season begins Sept. 1
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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August 20, 2024
Iowa’s statewide teal only hunting season is Sept. 1-16, providing hunters of all ages and experience an opportunity to enjoy time in the wetlands, ahead of the regular duck season. “Teal are often abundant this time of year and not wary, they...
Secretary Naig Announces Investments in 24 Iowa Projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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November 26, 2024
Projects and initiatives are aimed at strengthening Iowa’s food supply chains DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 26, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing more...
Iowa DNR unveils new courtyard buildings, innovative landscaping at the 2024 Iowa state fair
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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August 7, 2024
DES MOINES - Visitors to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the 2024 Iowa State Fair will notice several exciting upgrades and renovations to the open-air courtyard on the west side. Upgrades include a new covered stage, a...
Iowa Department of Education awards emergency assistance grants to disaster-impacted school districts to assist students experiencing homelessness
Iowa Department Of Education
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August 6, 2024
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today announced five Iowa school districts located in disaster-impacted communities will receive a total of nearly $300,000 in emergency grant funds to support students experiencing homelessness as a...
Iowa Attorney General Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Host Press Conference Announcing Petition to Support Farmers & Growers
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 7, 2024
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced a petition calling on the Biden-Harris EPA to create a farming freedom rule to end misleading labels on glyphosate and stop California from...
Iowa Attorney General Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Host Press Conference Announcing Petition to Support Farmers & Growers
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 7, 2024
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced a petition calling on the Biden-Harris EPA to create a farming freedom rule to end misleading labels on glyphosate and stop California from...
Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 31
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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August 20, 2024
The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa has an abundant rabbit population, with the southern half of the state seeing the best overall numbers. The better news for hunters is Iowa’s cottontail rabbit season begins Aug. 31...
Iowa Court of Appeals Elects Tabor as Chief Judge
Iowa Judicial Branch
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August 8, 2024
The Iowa Court of Appeals has elected Mary Tabor, Des Moines, as chief judge. Chief Judge Tabor has served on the court of appeals since 2010. She is the eleventh chief judge since the state legislature established the Iowa Court of Appeals in...
Travelingwiki's CEO Broadcast Again on KXEL Radio Iowa & Insight on Business Podcast With Host Calling CEO "Amazing"
EIN Presswire
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November 4, 2024
TravelingwIki Foundation's CEO Broadcast Once Again on KXEL Radio Iowa & Insight on Business Podcast, the Midwest US' Only Weekday Business News Podcast. DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After broadcasting on...
Iowa Court of Appeals Elects Tabor as Chief Judge
Iowa Judicial Branch
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August 8, 2024
The Iowa Court of Appeals has elected Mary Tabor, Des Moines, as chief judge. Chief Judge Tabor has served on the court of appeals since 2010. She is the eleventh chief judge since the state legislature established the Iowa Court of Appeals in...
Iowa Man Charged with Distributing Videos Depicting Monkey Torture and Mutilation
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 23, 2024
An indictment was unsealed today in which an individual was charged based on his involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. Philip Colt Moss, of...