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Planting Seeds, Growing a Nation: GEAR UP Iowa joins in National GEAR UP Week
GEAR UP Iowa is excited to celebrate National GEAR UP Week Sept. 22-26 as thousands of students, parents, teachers and college access professionals recognize GEAR UP and its success in removing barriers to postsecondary education and providing...
Owner: American Government
Secretary Naig Announces 9 Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grants
$355,000 in Choose Iowa cost-share grants will leverage a total investment of approximately $1.94 million DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 17, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today nine Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant...
Owner: American Government
Acrow’s Detour Rental Solution Enables Undisturbed Flow of Traffic During Bridge Replacement in Southern Iowa
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to announce one of its modular steel bridges is providing temporary access for motorists during a bridge...
Full-year Iowa history course materials available online
Iowa schools can now access free materials designed for a full-year history course. The Iowa e-Learning Central Iowa History course targets grades 9-12 and features content from the State Historical Society of Iowa and other sources. Sponsored by...
Owner: American Government
Significant increase in the number of Iowa high school students achieving work-based learning experiences
The percent of students who achieved at least one work-based learning experience while in high school reached 45% for seniors in the class of 2025, up nearly 20 percentage points with an over 76% rate of increase in the last two years The Iowa...
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60 Choose Iowa Members to Welcome Guests for the Choose Iowa Farm Open House
Iowans are invited to enjoy a weekend of agritourism and local food, beverages, and ag products DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 11, 2025) – Sixty Choose Iowa members from across Iowa will welcome guests on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14, for the...
Owner: American Government
Attorney General Brenna Bird Warns Iowans about Job Scams
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird is cautioning Iowans to be wary of scammers posing as potential employers. In one of these scams, you may receive a job offer via text or email describing a job that allows you to work from home with little...
Owner: American Government
Student and Teacher Resource Page for United States and Iowa Constitutions
To help prepare students and teachers for the upcoming America 250 Celebration, the Iowa Judicial Branch and The Iowa State Bar Association have created a one-stop resource to better understand the importance of the United States and Iowa...
Owner: American Government
Agricultural Innovators Recognized as DialogueNEXT Conference Charts a Path for the Future of Food Production
NEW DELHI, INDIA, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Proceedings from the DialogueNEXT global agricultural gathering concluded today celebrating an array of Indian and global innovators shaping the future of global food production. The...
New Federal Rule for Some Iowans Using Services at IowaWORKS
Beginning September 10, 2025, a new directive from federal regulators requires that anyone who seeks individualized workforce services from IowaWORKS must first prove their eligibility for those services. This means that job seekers who request...
Owner: American Government
RUSH STREET INTERACTIVE AND BURRAPAY SIGN CRYPTOCURRENCY PAYMENTS AGREEMENT
BRANCHBURG, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BurraPay, the leading provider of secure and compliant cryptocurrency payment solutions for the regulated casino gaming industry, today announced a landmark customer agreement...
NBC Securities Appoints Blaine Miller as Chief Compliance Officer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBC Securities, a leading independent full-service broker-dealer and registered investment advisor headquartered in Alabama, is pleased to announce the appointment of Blaine Miller as its new...
Attorney General Bird Releases Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online
DES MOINES—Continuing her priority to keep children safe online, today Attorney General Brenna Bird released some helpful tips for parents, teachers and caregivers. “As a mom and a prosecutor, I know how important it is for parents to be aware of...
Owner: American Government
QCR Holdings, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
MOLINE, Ill., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCRH) (“QCRH” or the “Company”) announced today that its third quarter ended September 30, 2025, financial results will be released after the market closes on Wednesday,...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Against European Union’s Radical Green Agenda
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has joined a coalition of 22 states requesting the Trump Administration fight back against the European Union’s radical green agenda for American companies that will hurt energy,...
Owner: American Government
New Work-Based Learning Webinar on October 7: Growing High School Internship Programs
The Work-Based Learning (WBL) webinar series continues next week to showcase and share information about successful high school internship programs! Join Iowa Workforce Development’s state partners, employers, and educators on Tuesday, October 7,...
Owner: American Government
FAFSA now open with virtual support available to assist students and families
Iowans seeking to access millions of dollars in financial aid to pursue education or training beyond high school can now take the most important first step in that journey. The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) recently...
Owner: American Government
National Cider Month, North America’s Greatest Cider Celebration, Grows in 2025
This October, honor the craft, community, and artistry of cidermaking SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- October marks the sixth annual National Cider Month, a beloved tradition founded by Schilling Cider to...
Glass Launches Glass Pay: Pioneering a New Era of Public Sector Payments
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glass, the Silicon Valley GovTech company revolutionizing how governments buy and operate, today announced the launch of Glass Pay, the first intelligent payment platform built specifically for...