WASHINGTON DC (February 10, 2025) — The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has published a document to delay the effective date of the Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food Final Rule (89 FR 104367), which was published on December 23, 2024.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 7, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird warned Iowans about an increase in jury-duty scams, specifically from scammers claiming to be from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

In a jury-duty scam, a con artist calls Iowans, falsely claiming to be law enforcement and accusing them of missing jury duty. The scammer will then use threats of arrest or extreme fines to scare and trick them into sending money.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 7, 2025) — Iowa Donor Network (IDN) proudly honors Medic EMS of Scott County, Bettendorf Fire, and Davenport Fire with the EMS Challenge Coin for their exceptional contributions to organ, eye, and tissue donation. As some of Iowa’s most dedicated EMS providers, Medic EMS, Bettendorf Fire, and Davenport Fire have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to saving lives beyond the call of duty.

WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (February 7, 2025) — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Jenna Willet of Eldridge, Iowa, has been named to the Dean's List and President's List for the spring 2024 semester. The entire UHart community is proud to celebrate Jenna's hard work and academic success.