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Alaska Joins Amicus Brief to Defend American Energy and Stop Climate Lawfare

Alaska Joins Amicus Brief to Defend American Energy and Stop Climate Lawfare

September 16, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox announced today that Alaska has joined an amicus brief to stop activists and courts engaged in climate lawfare. The brief, led by West Virginia in the U.S. Supreme Court,...

Owner:  American Government
Secretary Naig Announces 9 Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grants

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
Official Photos Now Available from the 2025 Iowa State Fair Ceremonies Hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Official Photos Now Available from the 2025 Iowa State Fair Ceremonies Hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Photos are available for publication and public use DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship hosted three successful award ceremonies during the 2025 Iowa State Fair. Official photos from each...

Owner:  American Government
Significant increase in the number of Iowa high school students achieving work-based learning experiences

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...

Owner:  American Government
MBI-Works Funding Opportunity to Grow Iowa's Construction Careers Now Open

MBI-Works Funding Opportunity to Grow Iowa's Construction Careers Now Open

Construction remains one of the key areas within Iowa's workforce, and helping young Iowans attain early exposure helps to grow these promising careers. The MBI-WORKS fund, a project with Master Builders of Iowa (MBI), is seeking proposals from...

Owner:  American Government
60 Choose Iowa Members to Welcome Guests for the Choose Iowa Farm Open House

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
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Des Moines food pantry back open after car crashed into it

Des Moines food pantry back open after car crashed into it

The Catholic Charities Food Pantry sustained significant damage from the crash, which also left two volunteers injured. DES MOINES, Iowa — The Catholic Charities food pantry in Des Moines is welcoming people back inside, six months after a car...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Business leaders gather in Des Moines to drive regional growth

Business leaders gather in Des Moines to drive regional growth

PROVIDING UPDATES AS WE LEARN MORE. RIGHT NOW, HUNDREDS OF BUSINESS OWNERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE ARE MEETING IN DES MOINES. IT’S PART OF THE SECOND ANNUAL GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP REGIONAL SUMMIT. KCCI IS OLIVIA TYLER HAS A LOOK AT HOW...

Owner:  Hearst Family
John Deere laying off 141 workers in Waterloo and Des Moines

John Deere laying off 141 workers in Waterloo and Des Moines

Just over 100 employees at Waterloo Operations and 40 people at Des Moines Works are impacted by the layoffs announced on Wednesday. WATERLOO, Iowa — John Deere is laying off just over 140 workers in Iowa. The company said in a statement that 101...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
What caused power outages in downtown Des Moines?
Afternoon power outages affected nearly 9,000 in central Iowa

Afternoon power outages affected nearly 9,000 in central Iowa

Update: As of 4 p.m., the power outages in the Des Moines and Fort Dodge areas were resolved, with just a handful of customers waiting for restoration.Previous reporting below.Over 8,000 MidAmerican Energy Co. customers in the Des Moines area are...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Afternoon power outages affected nearly 9,000 in central Iowa

Afternoon power outages affected nearly 9,000 in central Iowa

Update: As of 4 p.m., the power outages in the Des Moines and Fort Dodge areas were resolved, with just a handful of customers waiting for restoration.Previous reporting below.Over 8,000 MidAmerican Energy Co. customers in the Des Moines area are...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Iowa butchers receive state grants to help meet growing demand for locally raised poultry and meat

Iowa butchers receive state grants to help meet growing demand for locally raised poultry and meat

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced nine Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grants at Maxwell Custom Beef in Des Moines Wednesday. The awards ranged from $20,000 to $75,000 and required a 1-to-1 match from each business. “We think...

Owner:  Iowa Public Radio Inc.

Iowa Restaurant Association Announces 2025 “40 Women to Watch in Hospitality” Honorees

Just Released 9/17/2025 Public invited to celebrate award winners on November 17, 2025 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa Restaurant Association today announced its seventh annual list of 40 Women to Watch in Iowa’s...

Owner:  Shane Goodman
Iowa Gov. Reynolds observed trade talks, met with government leaders during India trade mission

Iowa Gov. Reynolds observed trade talks, met with government leaders during India trade mission

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds met with Indian government leaders, delivered a keynote address and observed agreements designed to strengthen...

Owner:  Folience Employees
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