18 Apr 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Biden Administration over New Cybersecurity Regulations for Public Water Systems

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 18, 2023) — On Monday, April 17, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s memorandum that has effectively created a new, burdensome cybersecurity rule. The new rule imposes significant costs on Iowans in small and rural public water systems.

10 Apr 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 10, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions on April 7.

The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:

Accountancy Examining Board

Lindsay Knoop, Dallas

Board of Medicine

Chad Stadsvold, DO, Woodbury

Robert Donnelly, MD, Clinton

Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Zach Byrnes, Mitchell

06 Apr 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Marion and Warren Counties

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for two counties in response to the severe weather of April 4. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Marion and Warren counties.

06 Apr 2023

World Food Prize Foundation President Ambassador Terry Branstad to Discuss Farm Crisis of the 1980s

By Chris Kramer

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2023) — Join the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the World Food Prize Foundation on Tuesday, April 11, for a conversation with World Food Prize Foundation President Ambassador Terry Branstad about his experience leading Iowa through the Farm Crisis of the 1980s.

04 Apr 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Six Additional Counties

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 4, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for six additional counties in response to the March 31 severe weather. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Appanoose, Davis, Iowa, Jackson, Lucas, and Monroe counties.

04 Apr 2023

Iowa Pork Producers and Iowa Cubs Looking for State’s Best Backyard Barbecuers

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (April 4, 2023) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association is partnering with the Iowa Cubs and Cactus Cares to host the inaugural BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark. The event will feature a Backyard BBQ Competition, with proceeds benefiting local food pantries. Amateur grill-masters from across Iowa are invited to showcase their skills cooking high-quality Iowa pork. More than $10,000 in cash prizes are available.

30 Mar 2023

WQPT Looking for College Students to Become WQPT/PBS Ambassadors

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 30, 2023) — Regional College students have been making a difference for years as WQPT/PBS Ambassadors, an elite volunteer group representing WQPT throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

30 Mar 2023

Applications Now Open for the Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

By Judi Eyles

AMES, IOWA (March 30, 2023) — The 2023 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition application portal is now open. The eighteenth annual statewide competition will award $100,000 in cash prizes to Iowa start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures.

29 Mar 2023

Davenport Woman Wins InstaPlay Lottery Prize

By Sam Martin

CLIVE, IOWA (March 29, 2023) — A Davenport woman has won a lottery prize of more than $59,000.

Stephanie Holt won a jackpot prize of $59,141 in the Iowa Lottery’s “Super 7s Progressive” InstaPlay game. She purchased her ticket at The Liquor Stop, 211 W 53rd St, Davenport, and claimed her prize Monday at the lottery’s Cedar Rapids regional office.

The Super 7s jackpot starts at $50,000 and increases with each ticket sold statewide until it is won.

28 Mar 2023

2023 Preserve Iowa Summit Set for June 1-3 in Sioux City

By Chris Kramer

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 28, 2023) — Known for its iconic Prairie School architecture, it’s easy to see why Sioux City, Iowa, has been twice-named an All-America City by the National Civic League.

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