DES MOINES, IOWA (February 29, 2024) — Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report on a review of the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department’s (HSEMD) compliance with requirements established by Chapter 34A of the Code of Iowa. Section 34A.7A(5) of the Code requires each county Joint 911 Service Board to submit public-safety answering point (PSAP) cost and expense data and an audit of that data.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 22, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement after the EPA posted its final rule implementing year-round sales of E15 fuel:

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2024) — Special Olympics Illinois is proud to announce the return of the coolest event of the year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics athletes at Lake Storey Pavilion on Sunday, February 25, 2PM.

Our top priority is the safety of all participants. Lake Storey is temporarily closed. We are working closely with the Galesburg Parks and Recreation to provide a safe way for participants to plunge.

Bloomington Polar Plunge 2023

NORMAL, ILLINOIS (February 5, 2024) — Special Olympics Illinois is proud to announce the return of the coolest event of the year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The Polar Plunge will return for 24 in-person events throughout February and March across Illinois.