SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (December 17, 2024) The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) announces its annual award recipients, recognizing Illinois veterinarian and industry professionals who provide compassionate care with leading-edge medical practices for companion animals and livestock, and whose actions impact organized veterinary medicine in Illinois.

Reading Is Fundamental and Scooter's Coffee came together for a special event at Carroll Elementary School in Frisco, Texas where CEO Joe Thornton read books to children and each student took home three new books.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 16, 2024) — On Saturday, December 14, Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for O'Brien County, Iowa, effective immediately through January 15, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial layer chickens.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 12, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird hosted a press conference to announce a proposed constitutional amendment that will protect kids and Iowans with intellectual disabilities in court. The announcement was made in the historic Iowa Supreme Court Chamber at the Iowa State Capitol. Speakers at the press conference also included:

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 12, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement today in response to the December REC projections for Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026:

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds today authorized a disaster proclamation for Sac County, Iowa effective immediately through January 10, 2025.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading 24 states in urging the US Senate to swiftly confirm President Trump’s nominee, Kash Patel, as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”).

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has joined with more than twenty-five organizations in a statewide campaign to advocate for a full hands-free driving law in the Iowa legislature. The End Distracted Driving Coalition, announced yesterday, is supported by organizations in various sectors representing law enforcement, healthcare, labor, business, transportation, insurance, and state agencies.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 9, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the extension of a disaster proclamation for Sioux and Palo Alto Counties effective through January 7, 2025. The USDA has confirmed positive cases of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in both counties.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 6, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Pearl Harbor was attacked 83 years ago. 2,403 service members and civilians were killed.

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