DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 7 -- Iowa Workforce Development posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: * * * Announcement expands support for existing projects and awards new projects across Iowa. * * * Governor Kim Reynolds announced new grant awards for businesses across Iowa who are committed to expanding child care projects for their employees. Today's awards, totaling $14 million, are driven by the Child Care Business Incentive (CCBI) Grant, which provides financial support for pro  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 7 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a multi-species backyard flock in Clinton County, Iowa. This is Iowa's first detection of H5N1 HPAI within domestic birds in 2025. About H5N1 HPAI H5N1  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Jan. 6 -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College is proud to announce that its Nordic Choir is one of only 13 collegiate ensembles selected to perform at the upcoming American Choral Directors Association National Conference. "A choir's selection for any conference sponsored by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is an extraordinary honor. A performance at the national conference is truly humbling," said Andrew Last, director of Nordic Choir. Appr  more