News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
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Benefits of middle school program trickle down to next generation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Benefits of middle school program trickle down to next generation
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A substance-use prevention program delivered to students and their families in the sixth and seventh grades led to wide-ranging benefits well into adulthood and -for those who became parents -even positively affected their children, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State College of
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Defense Health Agency Deputy Director Smith Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel released the following testimony by U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David J. Smith (ret.), deputy director of the Defense Health Agency, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The TRICARE Pharmacy Program":
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Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Warren, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today, alongside my distinguished colleagues from the private sector. I am here t
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Dordt College Students and Faculty Explore How Air Quality May Influence Student Achievement
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa, July 29 -- Dordt College issued the following news:
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Dordt students and faculty explore how air quality may influence student achievement
What does the air students breathe have to do with how well they learn?
That's the question Dordt University undergraduate students Cameron Grimes and Daniel Garcia have spent the summer investigating alongside Dr. Jonathan Gingrich, assistant professor of engineering, and Dr. Joshua Hollinger, associate professor of economics.
Fu
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Winn's Pizza & Steakhouse and Winn & Sara's Kitchen
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Winn's Pizza & Steakhouse and Winn & Sara's Kitchen
Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties.
RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Smal
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Ernst Presents Squeal Award to Dr. Fauci for His Unscientific Methods
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Presents Squeal Award to Dr. Fauci for His Unscientific Methods
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced she is presenting Dr. Anthony Fauci with another honorary prize for his wall of accolades, her uncoveted Squeal Award for undermining science and the law during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tomorrow, Ernst will also press Fauci in person for answers about his role covering up
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Grassley Seeks Release of Government Records Recounting Nazi War Crimes
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Seeks Release of Government Records Recounting Nazi War Crimes
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on President Trump to issue an executive order mandating federal agencies to review, release and, where necessary, declassify all government records relating to Nazi war crimes, in compliance with the Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act of 1998 (NWCDA). The request compliment
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Highlights from the R Street Institute's 50-State Election Policy Scorecard
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release:
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Highlights from the R Street Institute's 50-State Election Policy Scorecard
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American elections are highly decentralized, meaning state and local governments hold much of the authority for deciding how to conduct elections in their jurisdictions. The resulting variety of approaches to election policy reflects the belief that states should serve as laboratories of democracy in which t
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 27 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news:
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
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DES MOINES, Iowa (July 27, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.
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Iowa Natural Resources Dept.: Program Support Associate - Field Services & Compliance Bureau
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 27 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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[Aug 10] Program Support Associate - Field Services & Compliance Bureau
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a unique and exciting position available within the Field Services and Compliance Bureau, Field Office 4, located in Atlantic, Iowa. Within this position you will be involved in furthering the DNR's mission to conserve and enhance our natural resources in the southw
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Kooima helps shape future of student leadership in pharmacy
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 27 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Kooima helps shape future of student leadership in pharmacy
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This spring's American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles may have been Aubrey Kooima's last as a student pharmacist, but it was also a culminating moment for this notable leader.
She was selected to attend as a member of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists National Nominating Commi
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Less than 100 Days From Election Day, Republicans are Despondent Over Looming Electoral Defeat
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Less than 100 Days From Election Day, Republicans are Despondent Over Looming Electoral Defeat
GOP operatives and pollsters see 'scary' data showing voters - including Republicans - souring on Trump's broken promises
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Recent reporting from the Washington Post reveals an emerging level of hopelessness among Republican campaign staff and pollsters as they see a growing body of el
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Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States, Including Northeast Iowa Community College
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States
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10 New Gable Grants to Community Colleges bring national network of foundation partners to 73, helping revitalize America's infrastructure
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* The Lowe's Foundation announced nearly $8 million in new Gable Grants for 10 community and technical colleges, bringing its total investment i
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
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Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Students by Strengthening School Cybersecurity Resources
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Students by Strengthening School Cybersecurity Resources
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Doris Matsui (CA-07) last week introduced the Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to help schools prevent cyber attacks by improving information sharing and giving educators the tools they need to keep classrooms open and student
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
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Secretary Rollins Expands Rural Small Business Opportunities with New Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Meat Processors with Addition of Georgia
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Expands Rural Small Business Opportunities with New Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Meat Processors with Addition of Georgia
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and the State of Georgia have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement, which provides an opportunity for participating state-inspected meat processors
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Justice Introduce Bill to Support Farmers Faced With Flood Risks
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Justice Introduce Bill to Support Farmers Faced with Flood Risks
Companion Legislation was Introduced by Representatives Panetta, Feenstra in the House of Representatives
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Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) were joined by Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa-04) to introduc
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The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
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The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best States rankings. The 2026 rankings evaluate all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories
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University of Iowa College of Engineering: Patent Awarded to Improve Crash Avoidance Braking Time in Electric Vehicles
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Patent awarded to improve crash avoidance braking time in electric vehicles
A new patent by University of Iowa researchers combines collision avoidance technology with regenerative braking systems used in electric vehicles to improve emergency braking response time.
Christopher R. M. Rundus, a former industrial and systems engineering PhD student, and Daniel McGehee, director of the Un
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University of Iowa Study Finds Consumer Boycotts Rarely Impact Retail Sales
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news:
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Don't expect that boycott to work
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* Consumer boycotts and other forms of protest have little impact on retailers.
* What impact there is doesn't last more than a few weeks.
* The most effective response might be to ride it out.
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Customer shopping habits are entrenched and often difficult to change.
Consumers like to think they can influence companies to
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University of Nebraska: Merten Named Interim Dean of Education and Human Sciences
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Merten named interim dean of education and human sciences
By Julie Kundhi, Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor
Michael Merten has been named interim dean of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences effective Aug. 4. The appointment, announced July 28 by Mark Button, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, is pending approval by the University of Neb
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USGS Models Silurian Aquifer Drawdown in Eastern Iowa Through 2045
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Simulation of Groundwater Flow in the Silurian Aquifer, Eastern Iowa, 2020-45' in 2026 as Scientific Investigations Report No. 2026-5020, authored by Emilia L. Bristow, John M. Gannon, and Andrew M. Williams, and prepared in cooperation with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Iowa.
The report says the Silurian aquifer is an important water source for municipalities, industry, and rural ho
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Workers at South Dakota State Penitentiary Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Workers at South Dakota State Penitentiary Join Teamsters
(SIOUX FALLS, S.D.) - Maintenance workers at the South Dakota State Penitentiary have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 120.
"We didn't fold when DOC administration tried to intimidate us with meetings and high-level pressure -we stood our ground," said Chris Pick, a maintenance worker at the South Da
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