DES MOINES, IOWA (August 6, 2024) — The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) and The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement are partnering to present Iowa Environmental Education Week, a dynamic series of events that are open to the public, students, and the environmental community.

Iowa Environmental Education Week is September 23–26, 2024, with engaging events in Des Moines that address urgent environmental issues impacting the entire state.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 6, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined a 21-state brief, urging a federal court to uphold Congress’s law that protects American privacy rights by requiring TikTok to cut ties with the Chinese Communist Party or face a national ban.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2024) — Check out what’s new at Niabi Zoo!

Roam around the zoo visiting your favorite animals after-hours, all while discovering local beers and food trucks.

The proceeds from the night will support our recovery from storm damage. Your contribution will help restore the zoo and make it even better for the future.

CLIVE, IOWA (August 5, 2024) — Special Olympic athletes from across Iowa will showcase their skills at the Iowa State Fair's Bacon Buddies® pig show on Saturday, August 10. Under the guidance of Iowa FFA and 4-H mentors, sixteen Special Olympic athletes will proudly present their pigs in the Swine Barn.