DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — Iowa Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer delivered a featured presentation on November 6, 2025, at the National Rural Economic Development Association (NREDA) Annual Conference in Nashville, showcasing Iowa United First Aid, a groundbreaking rural emergency response model designed to improve survival outcomes in communities where EMS response times are significantly longer than the national average.

ALEDO, ILLINOIS (November 10, 2025) — On Friday, February 6, 2026, the parking lot of the Aledo VFW will once again become an overnight shelter–but only for one night of the year. Participants in Mercer County’s Night in a Car event will experience what it’s like to live out of a vehicle, bringing attention to the hidden crisis of rural homelessness while raising funds for the Mercer County Emergency Housing Fund.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (October 31, 2025) — While Halloween is traditionally one of the most dangerous nights of the year for both pedestrians and drivers, the risks are even higher this year. With the holiday falling on a Friday, AAA is warning of a hazardous mix: increased foot traffic from trick-or-treaters, more weekend parties, and a greater likelihood of driving impaired.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 30, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the state will provide interim support for Iowa’s food banks and pantries if the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits end as expected on Saturday, November 1, due to the federal government shutdown.