MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 9, 2025) — Featuring an address by one of the most recognizable non-singing voices in country music, Monmouth College will hold its 168th Annual Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 9, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement regarding the Iowa Supreme Court decision on non-English voter registration forms:

“Our win in the Iowa Supreme Court affirms that English is the official language for Iowa’s elections,” AG Bird said.

DIXON, IOWA (May 9, 2025) — On Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9AM, there will be a Forage to Fork: Spring Edition program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the spring wild edibles available during this time.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement after Iowa House and Senate Republicans reached an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget:

"As I've said for the last few weeks, my priority with the budget is maintaining fiscal discipline and putting Iowa tax-payers first,” Gov Reynolds said.