21 Nov 2025

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Celebrates Senate Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Improving School Nutrition

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (November 21, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second-largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, celebrates the unanimous passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S. 222) in the US Senate.

The bill expands the milk and beverage options available to schools, including whole milk and 2% options, both of which are rich in nutrients that children need to grow and develop.

21 Nov 2025

Upper Iowa University Announces Summer 2025 Graduates

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (November 21, 2025) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its Summer 2025 graduates.

Andres Bennett-Terronez of Moline (IL)

Tiffany Bressler of Davenport (IA)

Steve Chidester of Bettendorf (IA)

Renee Clearman of Buffalo (IA)

Brittney Cole of Davenport (IA)

Elisabeth Josie of Bettendorf (IA)

Krystal Matuck of Davenport (IA)

Braden Yudis of Rock Island (IL)

Lindsey Jimenez of Davenport (IA)

20 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Harvest Proclamation

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2025) — On Wednesday, November 19, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation related to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

20 Nov 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition to Protect the Right of Iowans to Affordable Retirement Advice

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading a coalition of 20 states in support of overturning President Biden’s “Fiduciary Rule” — a rule attempting to mandate expensive new requirements on financial advisors that give retirement advice. The rule will stifle innovation in the financial services industry, increase costs for Iowans, and restrict choices for retirement savers.

20 Nov 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $6.5 Million to Support Development of Rental Homes and Critical Services for Iowans at Risk of or Experiencing Homelessness

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently approved more than $6.5 million in grants to support the development of a total of 34 rental homes and supportive services for individuals experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Davenport, Dubuque, Grinnell, and Ottumwa. The funding is made available through the Federal HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and National Housing Trust Fund programs.

20 Nov 2025

Iowa Primary Care Association’s Behavioral Health Services Addressing the Interconnectedness of Mental Health Issues and Daily Living Obstacles

By Sarah Dixon

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2025) — November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, and with it the Iowa Primary Care Association’s Behavioral Health Services team is sharing about the interconnectedness of mental health with other behavioral health and daily living concerns.

“Housing is ranked as the number two concern among callers who need our behavioral health system navigation services,” said Aaron Todd, Chief Executive Officer of the Iowa PCA.

20 Nov 2025

Farm Credit Voices Rise in Washington DC to Champion for Rural America, Young and Beginning Farmers

By Angela Smith

Left to right: Mark Jensen, chief executive officer, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica); Brandon Strutzenberg, FCSAmerica producer from Manson, Iowa; Brandy Balzer, Developing Markets Manager — Young and Beginning, FCSAmerica, participate in the national Farm Credit Fly-In in Washington DC

20 Nov 2025

Iowa Restaurant Association Announces Statewide Culinary Competition Winners

By Katelyn Adams

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2025) — On Monday, the Iowa Restaurant Association, in collaboration with the Iowa Beef Industry Council, Choose Iowa, and Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce, concluded its statewide culinary competition at the Iowa Hospitality Showcase, held at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines.

19 Nov 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Thorough Review of Railroad Merger to Protect Iowa Farmers

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that she has joined a coalition of nine state attorneys general in a letter to the Surface Transportation Board expressing concern that the proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad could stifle competition and drive-up prices for Iowa’s farmers and manufacturers.

19 Nov 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Professor Selected as National Research Champion

By Lindsey Giardino

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2025) — Jason Semprini PhD MPP, assistant professor of public health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, was named to the inaugural cohort of AcademyHealth's Champions for Health Services and Prevention Research program. Supported by the Doris Duke Foundation, the program will foster connections between researchers and policymakers in communities across the nation.

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