DES MOINES, IOWA (March 19, 2025) — Iowans and organizations passionate about Iowa’s outdoor activities and natural resources will come together on Thursday, March 20, 7:45AM, at the Iowa State Capitol Rotunda (1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines), to show their support of conservation and protecting spaces for recreation. The celebration will create space for a wide array of partners, people, and ideas to come together in celebration of Iowa’s outdoors.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 18, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House passing a bill to limit cell phone use during instructional time in Iowa schools:  

“With digital distractions at an all-time high, we must ensure Iowa classrooms maintain environments where focus, learning, and productivity can truly thrive," Gov Reynolds said.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 17, 2025) — Each year, Iowa Corn offers Future of Ag Scholarships to young aspiring corn growers and supporters from across the state. Eighteen $1,000 scholarships were awarded in 2025 with two scholarships going to each of the nine corn districts. The scholarships are split evenly, with nine going to high school seniors entering their first year of college, and nine going to upperclassmen or who are enrolled in a graduate program.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 17, 2025) — As state legislators debate prescription-drug reform this spring, the Illinois Primary Health Care Association, on behalf of Illinois’ 56 community health centers, is proposing legislation to end unnecessary and unfair restrictions on prescription drug discounts through the 340B program.