10 Jan 2025

Farmers Disappointed with Lack of Clarity Around 45Z

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (January 10, 2025) — The Department of Treasury released more details today about a tax credit, known as 45Z, that is designed to help the biofuel industry make inroads into the aviation sector.

While today’s news included more information, corn-grower leaders said they still need better clarity about the specific environmental practices that will be required for accessing the credit.

10 Jan 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Defends Family Farms and Businesses from Mandate that Threatens Shutdowns

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 10, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today defended Iowa family farms and businesses against a costly mandate, the so-called Corporate Transparency Act, which threatens to make them close up shop.

10 Jan 2025

Augustana Students Perform in Christmas at Augustana

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 10, 2025) — The Augustana College Department of Music presented Christmas at Augustana on December 7 and December 8, 2024.

10 Jan 2025

USDA Continues Historic Commitment, Partnering with Rural Communities on Clean, Affordable Energy

By US Department of Agriculture Press Office

WASHINGTON DC (January 10, 2025) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced more than $6 billion in clean-energy investments through the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and 

10 Jan 2025

Peppercorn Food Company Introduces Charcuterie Class and Charcuterie Gift Boxes in Time for Valentine’s Day

By Liz Dueland

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 10, 2025) — Upscale caterer to the Tri-State area, Peppercorn Food Company, offers a Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Class and new composed charcuterie boxes for Valentine’s Day gifting.

10 Jan 2025

Rico D Byrd of Davenport, Iowa, Named to Fall 2024 Dean's List at Saint Michael's College

By Elizabeth Murray

COLCHESTER, VERMONT (January 10, 2025) — Rico D Byrd of Davenport was named to the Dean's List at Saint Michael's College for the Fall 2024 semester. Students who complete at least twelve credits of classes and achieve a grade-point average of at least 3.5 in a particular semester are cited on the Dean's List for that semester.

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10 Jan 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Celebrates Victory Upholding Sweeping Election Integrity Law

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 10, 2025) — Following the State’s Iowa Supreme Court victory defending a sweeping 2021 election integrity law, LULAC dismissed its case: LULAC v Pate. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following statement Thursday, January 9, celebrating the victory for election integrity:

10 Jan 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Awards $300,000 to Local Nonprofit

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 10, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has awarded a $300,000 Transformative Grant — the largest single grant award it funds each year — to Tapestry Farms.

09 Jan 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Bill to Heighten Penalties for Assaults on Law Enforcement

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that she is proposing a law change to heighten penalties for assaults against law-enforcement officers and first-responders. Assaults against law enforcement reached a national ten-year high in 2023.

09 Jan 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Nearly $10 million to Aid in Housing Development and Supportive Services for Iowans Experiencing or At Risk of Homelessness

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently approved nearly $10 million in grants to aid in housing development and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless.

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