News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors
2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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America First Policy Institute: America's Cattle Herd Is Stabilizing-And America First Policies Are Helping
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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America's Cattle Herd Is Stabilizing-And America First Policies Are Helping
Executive Summary
The U.S. beef cow herd has contracted for seven straight years, falling to 27.6 million head on January 1, 2026--the smallest since 1961 (USDA NASS 2026a; Peel 2026a). But the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) July 2026 Cattle report shows the long decline approaching its end: the all-cattle invento
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Assistant professor of CSSE leads effort to improve AI video surveillance
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 5 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Assistant professor of CSSE leads effort to improve AI video surveillance
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Modern surveillance systems generate more video footage than humans can realistically monitor. That's a problem.
Many artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance tools remain difficult to trust, understand or use effectively. That's another problem.
Pan He has answers.
Through a recent $417K National Science Foundati
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of
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Chairman Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting on Blanche Nomination to Be Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Aug. 4, 2026, at an executive business meeting on Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general:
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On today's agenda, we have one nomination.
We'll vote on Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General of the United States.
Before we begin, I'd like to acknowledge that Mr. Blanche's nomination has drawn significant public interest.
I've started tod
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CLAS physicists find low-cost way to calibrate magnetometers
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS physicists find low-cost way to calibrate magnetometers
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Why it matters
Magnetometers help researchers study magnetic fields on Earth and in space, but calibrating them can be expensive and difficult without access to specialized facilities. This study shows that a lower-cost method can produce accurate results, potentially expanding hands-on opportunities for studen
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CLAS's top stories from summer 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS's top stories from summer 2026
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#5\. From Iowa to the international stage: Outreach program helps young mathematicians reach new heights
Through the Iowa Junior Math Academy and related outreach programs, CLAS faculty connect Iowa students with challenging mathematics, experienced mentors, and a community of peers who share their interests. Those sustained connection
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Congressman Valadao Recognizes Central Valley Producers During National Farmers Market Week
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Valadao Recognizes Central Valley Producers During National Farmers Market Week
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WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week alongside Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01). This resolution honors the critical role farmers markets play in bridging the gap between urban and rural comm
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Ernst Joins Vice President Vance, White House Task Force to Wage War on Fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Joins Vice President Vance, White House Task Force to Wage War on Fraud
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Vice President J.D. Vance and the White House Task Force to discuss how Republicans are putting fraudsters out of business.
Download more photos of Senator Ernst HERE
During the roundtable, Ernst applauded Vice President Vance's leadership and how the Ta
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Ernst, Padilla Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst, Padilla Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating Aug. 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week to celebrate the hardworking farmers and ranchers who feed our families, fuel our communities, and strengthen rural America.
"Agriculture is the heart of Iowa, and farmers markets m
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations.
The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including
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Founded by CLAS faculty member, Anne Frank Initiative continues to grow
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Founded by CLAS faculty member, Anne Frank Initiative continues to grow
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Following the 2022 planting of the Anne Frank horse chestnut sapling on the University of Iowa (UI) Pentacrest, the Anne Frank Initiative (AFI), an International Programs affinity group, has expanded its programming and deepened its presence across campus and in the broader community.
Kirsten Kumpf B
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Grassley Questions Witnesses at Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Addressing Social Security Solvency, Urges Bipartisan Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Questions Witnesses at Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Addressing Social Security Solvency, Urges Bipartisan Cooperation
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, questioned witnesses about the need for bipartisan cooperation to address Social Security's long-term solvency.
During a floor speech last week, Grass
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Habitat variety draws visitors to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Habitat variety draws visitors to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh
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Following Iowa Hwy. 15 north out of Armstrong leads to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh - two public areas nearly identical in shape and size on the Iowa Minnesota border.
"You can make a day of it out here - fish the lake, hunt pheasants, deer or ducks, paddle the lake or marsh - just enjoy the day," said Lucas Straw, w
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Hinson Introduces Bill to Hold Big Health Insurance Accountable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Hinson Introduces Bill to Hold Big Health Insurance Accountable
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) introduced the Health Insurance Transparency for Patients Act, legislation to expose how often health insurance companies deny or delay basic care and give patients the information they need to choose a health plan that actually works for their families.
"Big health insurance comp
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How Creighton pharmacists help bridge rural healthcare gaps
OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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How Creighton pharmacists help bridge rural healthcare gaps
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In Bedford, Iowa, a town of about 1,300 people near the Missouri border, getting an appointment with a healthcare provider isn't always as simple as making a phone call.
Like many rural communities across the country, Bedford faces limited access to primary care. For residents with a urinary tract infection, questions about managing diabetes or conce
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or
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NRCC: Miller-Meeks Pushes Health Care Price Transparency, Democrats Say No
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Miller-Meeks Pushes Health Care Price Transparency, Democrats Say No
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is fighting to bring price transparency to health care for every Iowa patient. Her Prices on the Wall Act would require hospitals and health care providers to publicly post the prices of medical services, giving patients the information they need before receiving treatment.
According to a 2024
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Nunn Secures $2.5 Million Federal Investment to Expand Ankeny Regional Airport Runway
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Nunn Secures $2.5 Million Federal Investment to Expand Ankeny Regional Airport Runway
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ANKENY, IA -Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced a $2.5 million federal investment he secured to extend Ankeny Regional Airport's primary runway by 500 feet, allowing the airport to accommodate larger aircraft, strengthen Central Iowa's economic competitiveness, and support continued growth across the Des Mo
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Nunn, Iowa Delegation Call on President Trump to Approve Disaster Aid for Flooded Central Iowa Counties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Nunn, Iowa Delegation Call on President Trump to Approve Disaster Aid for Flooded Central Iowa Counties
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DES MOINES, IA -Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joined the Iowa congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the Administration promptly grant Governor Kim Reynolds' request for a major disaster declaration for Iowa. The Governor is seeking Public Assistance for Ja
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads
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Second wave of multi-agency operation was conducted across four states in three days
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin today announced preliminary results for the agenci
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Organist Jens Korndorfer to Perform at John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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Organist Jens Korndorfer to Perform at John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - German American organist Jens Korndorfer, DMus, will perform at the sixth annual John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque. The recital is part of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Ce
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Reps. Pingree, Valadao and Sens. Ernst, Padilla Recognize American Producers During National Farmers Market Week
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Pingree, Valadao and Sens. Ernst, Padilla Recognize American Producers During National Farmers Market Week
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U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and David Valadao (R-Calif.), along with Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week. This resolution honors the critical role
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp.
In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co
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Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions
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John Allen has been named vice president of operations for Sanford Health Network. Allen will focus on enhancing and building Sanford Health Watertown as a regional hub while collaborating with Sanford sites, including Watertown, Canby, Clear Lake, Webster and partners across the area. Allen will work closely with Dale Gillogly,
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SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers
Competitive E2G Grants Target Key Areas for Reindustrialization
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to 11 organizations that will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in SBA's Empo
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Secretary Naig to Present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Carlson Family of Page County
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news:
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Secretary Naig to Present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Carlson Family of Page County
Southwest Iowa farm family recognized for stewardship, livestock care and community leadership
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Carlson family of Page County during an event on Friday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p
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Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest
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(Washington, D.C., August 4, 2026) - Today, at Minnesota Farmfest, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to support America's farmers in response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector. These actions incl
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Taft Advises Grand Appliance on Investment by Platinum Equity
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Advises Grand Appliance on Investment by Platinum Equity
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Taft is pleased to have served as legal counsel to Grand Appliance in connection with Platinum Equity's investment in the company.
As part of the transaction, Grand Appliance will enter into a strategic partnership with R&B Wholesale Distributors, a Platinum Equity portfolio company and leading West Coast-based applianc
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate
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Tips to control late summer underwater aquatic plants in ponds
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Tips to control late summer underwater aquatic plants in ponds
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A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many can upset a fishing pond's balance and become a nuisance. Many pond owners struggle with how to control the amount of aquatic plants, without completely removing all of them, so they can enjoy their pond.
Pond owners can use herbicides to reduce aquatic plants, but thei
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U.S. Department of Education approves the nation's first Workforce Pell Grant program in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education approves the nation's first Workforce Pell Grant program in Iowa
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education approved the nation's first Workforce Pell Grant program, marking a major milestone in expanding faster, more affordable pathways to careers in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors or occupations. Starting today, eligible students at Iowa Central
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U.S. Department of Education Approves the Nation's First Workforce Pell Grant Program in Iowa
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Approves the Nation's First Workforce Pell Grant Program in Iowa
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FORT DODGE, IOWA - Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved the nation's first Workforce Pell Grant program, marking a major milestone in expanding faster, more affordable pathways to careers in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors or occupations. Starting today
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Year round recreation available at Dekalb Wildlife Area
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Year round recreation available at Dekalb Wildlife Area
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Given its size and ease of access - an hour south of Des Moines and just off I-35 - it's no wonder that Dekalb Wildlife Area is a popular spot with hunters, birders and those who like to walk in the woods.
At more than 2,300 acres, access to much of Dekalb is available by county gravel roads that also serve as a get-away-from
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