ANKENY, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and the Iowa Soybean Association commended Senator Charles “Chuck” Grassley and fifteen of his Senate colleagues for urging the Environmental Protection Agency to increase volumes of biomass-based diesel, including biodiesel, under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard. The bipartisan effort, also led by Sen Amy Klobuchar and backed by Sen Joni, highlights the urgent need to support America’s biofuels industry and the rural economy.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — As part of a massive multi-state relief effort, the American Red Cross is rushing critical emergency support to thousands of families pummeled by relentless floods and tornadoes across the South and Midwest. This support includes eighteen Iowans who have deployed or soon will deploy. Severe storms, strong winds, tornadoes, and heavy rains have inundated communities leaving a trail of heartbreak with damaged homes, roadways, and critical infrastructure.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — Newly-Opened Peppercorn at the Bank in the historic People’s Bank in downtown Cedar Rapids introduces new menu items created by Chef de Cuisine Cole Richards.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 9, 2025) — Tionn Fambro Carter, the first black female judge appointed to the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois, will gather supporters and the press to formally announce that she is seeking the Democratic nomination for the position of Circuit Judge in the 2026 elections.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 8, 2025) — On Monday, April 7, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa Senate passing HF 784, a bill addressing critical gaps in math education through early, evidence-based intervention and additional training for instructors:  

“One of the greatest predictors of future success in the classroom and workplace, along with early literacy, is mathematics competency,” Gov Reynolds said.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2025) "It sounds like I'm making up a novel," said Dennis Noyes ('67), as he recalled the time in war-torn Guatemala that he narrowly escaped gunfire, sliding in the nick of time like a baseball player under a tavern's closing aluminum door. He wound up at the feet of a stranger — a CIA operative, as it turns out — who would have a major influence on his life.

Adaptive Sports Foundation snowboarders Zach Elder (left) and Charlie Kleiman accept unification award on behalf of the ASF

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 7, 2025) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2025. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above 50, sentiment is positive.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 7, 2025) — Two classes from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery have exceeded national averages on the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination. Compared to the national passing average of 83%, 95% of DMU's CPMS students pass the exam.

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