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DMACC nearly finished removing new ‘D’ logo before court deadline
Dec 11, 2024 · Des Moines Area Community College has removed nearly all of its digital and physical assets featuring its new “D” logo after a federal judge granted Drake University’s request to place a temporary injunction on its usage.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Sioux County
Dec 6, 2024 · H5N1 can be fatal to domestic birds, though wild birds can carry it without apparent symptoms. In a press release, the department said, “it remains safe to enjoy eggs and poultry products.”The public health risk is low according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which reported 58 confirmed cases in humans in 2024.. The governor’s proclamation allows for “the use ...
Iowa casts six Electoral College votes for President-elect Donald …
Dec 17, 2024 · Iowa’s votes for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were finalized Tuesday as the state’s presidential electors’ meeting was held to submit votes to the electoral college. The meeting, overseen by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Gov. Kim Reynolds, was the last step for the state in the 2024 presidential election process.
Iowa DNR reports a resurgence of avian flu in wild birds
Dec 13, 2024 · The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced Friday it has seen a “sharp jump” in cases of the highly pathogenic avian flu in wild birds this month after “nearly a year” with no detections of the virus.
Biofuel producers ‘stuck in neutral’ without finalized tax credit ...
Jan 10, 2025 · According to the Treasury, the guidance issued Friday provided clarity on eligibility for the credit and how lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions will be determined. “This guidance will help put America on the cutting-edge of future innovation in aviation and renewable fuel while also lowering transportation costs for consumers,” Deputy …
Iowa-licensed attorney faces sanctions for neglecting client’s case
Jan 2, 2025 · An Iowa-licensed attorney is facing a potential suspension of his law license due to sanctions imposed in the state of Arizona. Earlier this year, the presiding disciplinary judge of the Arizona Supreme Court Attorney suspended for six months the Arizona law license of attorney David Joseph Martin of Lakeside, Arizona.
Foreign disease protection, grain indemnity, wool checkoff among …
Jan 10, 2025 · Rep. Mike Sexton, chair of the Iowa House agriculture committee said his early priorities for the upcoming legislative session include a grain indemnity bill, an elimination of the wool checkoff program and preparations for foreign diseases that would impact livestock.
State lawmakers ask Iowa Board of Regents to reject UI proposal …
Jan 9, 2025 · Two Iowa lawmakers have urged the Iowa Board of Regents to deny the University of Iowa’s request to form a new school that would include programs in African American studies, gender, sexuality and women’s studies, Native American and Indigenous studies and more. Sen. Lynn Evans, R-Aurelia, and ...
Sheriff vows to pursue ethics complaint against lieutenant governor
Jan 2, 2025 · The Scott County sheriff says although an Iowa Senate committee has rejected his ethics complaint against the state’s new lieutenant governor, he intends to pursue the matter. On Dec. 16, Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane filed a sworn ethics complaint against Chris Cournoyer, a former Iowa state ...