WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, Mariannette Miller-Meeks passed the Default on America Act, a partisan wish-list that risked the safety and security of Iowa families. Miller-Meeks' dangerous vote would have: * Increased taxes on middle class families and raised energy prices * Gutted funding for veterans' health care by 22 percent - resulting in nearly 81,000 fewer health service   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, Zach Nunn passed the Default on America Act, a partisan wish-list that risked the safety and security of Iowa families. Nunn's dangerous vote would have: * Increased taxes on middle class families and raised energy prices * Gutted funding for veterans' health care by 22 percent - resulting in nearly 81,000 fewer health service jobs and 30 million fe  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 27 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced a settlement securing full refunds for Iowa businesses and charities targeted by a misleading mailer scheme. The scheme was carried out by "Master Marketing Group LLC," which has been conducting business as GA Business Compliance. GA Business Compliance sent misleading mailers to new Iowa businesses and charities. The mailers  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 27 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 26. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the fede  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 27 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR's website at www.iowadnr.go  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 27 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before fina  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 27 -- Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate honored longtime Black Hawk County Auditor Grant Veeder with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Award this week. Veeder, who is retiring at the end of his ninth term, served as Black Hawk County Auditor for 36 years. Secretary Pate surprised Auditor Veeder with the award during a ceremony in Waterloo on Tuesday.  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, April 27 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: Following unanimous approval by the Iowa Board of Regents, working professionals will now be able to earn their Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Northern Iowa fully online. The move comes with a revamped curriculum to meet the demands of modern business professionals. The top-ranked MBA program offered by the Wilson College of Business highlights the university  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 25 -- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield issued the following news release: Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield was honored on April 15, 2024, with the Keep Iowa Beautiful(R) Corporate Award for Excellence. The award recognizes Wellmark's commitment to community development and its efforts to address the challenges and opportunities in rural Iowa areas through collaboration. Governor Kim Reynolds presented the award to Wellmark CEO Cory Harris and Executive Vice Presi  more