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West Des Moines Buyers Compete for Move-In Ready Homes as Listings Decline
In West Des Moines, buyers are vying for limited move-in ready homes as rising costs and low listings reshape the market. WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A shift in buyer behavior is reshaping the...

ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa's Largest School District
(MENAFN) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended the superintendent of Iowa’s biggest school district, accusing him of being unlawfully present in the United States, lacking legal authorization to work, and having a previous...

ICE detains leader of Iowa’s largest school district, calls him alien
(MENAFN) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody the head of Iowa’s largest school district, alleging he was in the country illegally, lacked authorization to work, and had a previous weapons conviction. According to...

ICE Detains Iowa School District Leader
(MENAFN) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken into custody the head of Iowa’s largest school district, accusing him of residing in the country unlawfully, lacking permission to work, and having a previous conviction involving...

Iowa Farmer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding USDA Out of More than $1.5 Million in COVID-19 Pandemic Subsidies and Stalking
An Iowa farmer who stole over $1.5 million in agricultural subsidies during the COVID-19 pandemic, stole multiple identities, and stalked a victim and witness in his case, pled guilty on September 19, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City. Tanner...

Iowa STEM Summit keynote: “It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!”
The 2025 Iowa STEM Summit, hosted by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is fast approaching! During this year’s event, global STEM ambassador Jay Flores will deliver an engaging keynote address entitled...

American Rebel (NASDAQ: AREB) Announces Fully Resolved Bank of America (“BofA”) Default, Eliminates Risk, and Secures Long-Term Financing Flexibility with Streeterville Capital LLC
Recently executed corporate actions and transactions including full payment to Bank of America have eliminated legal risk and strengthened the balance sheet. American Rebel builds on strategic relationship with Streeterville Capital — completing...
HNI Corporation Commences Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation
MUSCATINE, Iowa, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On August 4, 2025, HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI; “HNI” or “the Corporation”) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Steelcase, Inc. (NYSE: SCS; “Steelcase”) in a cash and stock transaction...

Winnebago Industries to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Financial Results on October 22, 2025
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor recreation product manufacturer, plans to issue its fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 financial results before the opening of the New...

GEAR UP Iowa helps students in Clinton unwrap their future
When students at Clinton High School were handed bananas with their lunch this week, they were receiving more than a healthy snack. Each banana had a motivational or informative message written on the peel to highlight upcoming opportunities to...

Iowa high schoolers can explore AI through a free “AI bootcamp”
In partnership with the Governor's STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education, The Mark Cuban Foundation and Cortevea Agriscience are hosting a free AI Boot Camp for high school students. This camp is designed to introduce...

Birchtech Secures License Agreement with Large Regional Power Utility Company
New License Agreement Resolves Case Against Coal-Fired Utility, Dismisses Defendant from Litigation CORSICANA, Texas, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Birchtech Corp. (TSX: BCHT) (OTCQB: BCHT) (“Birchtech” or the “Company”), a leader in...

Global Egg Products Market Size, Share, Industry Analysis, Forecast, and Trends to Reach USD 57.12 Billion by 2032
Eggs are a low-carbohydrate, low-calorie, and low-cost protein source. With only 70 calories, one egg contains 6 to 8 grams of protein. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Egg Products Market was valued...

Attorney General Brenna Bird Questions Meta on Distribution of October 7th Videos
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a coalition of twelve states urging Meta to answer questions about the seemingly unfettered distribution of graphic livestreams and videos on Facebook and Instagram of the violent terrorist attacks by...

Attorney General Knudsen launches investigation into big tech companies
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in launching an investigation into major tech companies regarding their misleading and deceptive claims they are solely powered by renewable energy. In a...

Edible Garden's New Distribution at Pete’s Market in Chicago Pushes Brand into Leadership Position in Chicagoland
BELVIDERE, NJ, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and...

North America Corrugated Packaging Market Worth USD 54.41 Bn by 2034
Ottawa, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North America corrugated packaging market hit USD 42.77 billion in 2025, with current forecasts pointing to USD 54.41 billion by 2034, according to Towards Packaging, a sister firm of Precedence...

Secretary Naig Urges Iowans to Prioritize Safety, Mental Health this Harvest Season
National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 21-27 DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2025) – With the busy harvest season commencing across the state, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is urging Iowans to keep safety top of mind in the field,...

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...

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...