News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors
C-SPAN Launches Road to the Capitol: Candidate Coverage From the Trail to Deliver On-the-Ground Video Coverage of Competitive Midterm Races
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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C-SPAN Launches Road to the Capitol: Candidate Coverage from the Trail to Deliver On-the-Ground Video Coverage of Competitive Midterm Races
Funded by Leading National Foundations, This C-SPAN Campaign 2026 Initiative Sends Multimedia Journalists to Battleground States to Bring Voters Unfiltered Access to U.S.
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Chevron-Microsoft Deal Fuels a Large Data Center in Texas with Natural Gas
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Chevron-Microsoft Deal Fuels a Large Data Center in Texas with Natural Gas
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Key Takeaways
1 Chevron and Microsoft are partnering to build a 2.7-gigawatt data center in West Texas near Pecos, fueled by natural gas turbines that will not initially be connected to the electric grid.
2 The gas will be produced locally in the Permian Basin and is an example of a "bring your own p
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CLAS Communication Sciences and Disorders student finds community and career preparation at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS Communication Sciences and Disorders student finds community and career preparation at Iowa
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By Fatima Salinas
For Communication Sciences and Disorders student Katelyn Rahe, attending the University of Iowa was always part of the plan.
Growing up in Iowa, she knew she wanted to be a Hawkeye, and after discovering speech-language pathology through a health care ca
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CLAS communications students discover endless possibilities through hands-on learning
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS communications students discover endless possibilities through hands-on learning
By Fatima Salinas
For communication students like Harley Atchison and Braydon n Simms, studying communication and media in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa has opened the door to a wide range of opportunities.
From public relations and media production
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CLAS researcher wins grant to study pulsating auroras' affects on Earth
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS researcher wins grant to study pulsating auroras' affects on Earth
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A University of Iowa researcher has won a NASA fellowship to investigate how a certain type of aurora affects Earth's atmosphere and its climate.
Lillian Daneshmand, graduate research assistant in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will investigate pulsating auroras, which are widespread, bli
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Clean Fuels Alliance America Issues Letter to President Trump on Renewable Fuel Standard
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 30 (TNSletter) -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following letter to President Trump on the implementation of the administration's Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 15, 2026
The Hon. President Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President,
Today, June 15, is the effective date for the Renewable Fuel Standard Volumes for 2026 and 2027 p
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DMPS Welcomes New Leaders for the 2026-27 School Year
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 30 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release:
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DMPS Welcomes New Leaders for the 2026-27 School Year
Des Moines Public Schools is pleased to announce several key leadership appointments that will help advance the district's commitment to student success.
These leaders bring extensive experience in special education, digital learning, multilingual education, school finance, and career and technical education. Together, they represent decade
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Geography of belonging: How CLAS alumnus Tony Tran explores language, culture, and connection
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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The geography of belonging: How CLAS alumnus Tony Tran explores language, culture, and connection
By Claire McGranahan
When Tony Tran thinks about technology, he often finds himself thinking about people.
As a senior editor at Slate Magazine, Tran helps readers understand the tech shaping modern life. Yet, what fascinates him most is not the technology itself, but how it
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Grassley, Hagerty Call Out the Federal Judiciary's Use of Taxpayer Dollars on Gender, Climate Initiatives
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Hagerty Call Out the Federal Judiciary's Use of Taxpayer Dollars on Gender, Climate Initiatives
BULTER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) are pressing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) for answers regarding federal courts' use of taxpayer dollars to take sides on "hotly debated and divisive political issues."
Specifically, Grass
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Grassley, Hagerty Call Out the Federal Judiciary's Use of Taxpayer Dollars on Gender, Climate Initiatives
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Hagerty Call Out the Federal Judiciary's Use of Taxpayer Dollars on Gender, Climate Initiatives
BULTER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) are pressing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) for answers regarding federal courts' use of taxpayer dollars to take sides on "hotly debated and divi
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HKU Dentistry Leads International Study to Expose Hidden Distribution of Noma Disease
HONG KONG, June 29 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
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HKU Dentistry Leads International Study to Expose Hidden Distribution of Noma Disease
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Noma, a deadly, rapidly progressing, non-contagious infection that destroys the soft tissues and bones of the mouth and face, remains one of the world's most neglected diseases. With a mortality rate of 80 to 90% if left untreated, the disease mainly affects young children living in extreme poverty and was only adde
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House Passes Miller-Meeks Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Miller-Meeks Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks' (IA-01) bipartisan Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, legislation to strengthen America's energy grid by helping rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities defend against
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ICYMI: Des Moines Register: "Grassley is Right. Federal Courts Should Allow Cameras."
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Des Moines Register: "Grassley is Right. Federal Courts Should Allow Cameras."
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Grassley is right. Federal courts should allow cameras.
June 28, 2026
By The Register's Editorial Board
The Des Moines Register
This should be the year that Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa gets his way on allowing cameras and other devices inside federal courtrooms...
Today, the federal judiciary is o
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Intelligent Transportation Society President Chace Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety released the following testimony by Laura Chace, president and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances are Driving Transportation Innovation":
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Chairman Young, Ranking Member Peters, full committee Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and member
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Lujan, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Restore USDA Food Security Supplemental Survey
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Restore USDA Food Security Supplemental Survey
U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced the Food Assurance and Security Act to reinstate the Food Security Supplemental Survey and resume publication of annual household
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New AI and Media course helps students navigate an evolving industry
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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New AI and Media course helps students navigate an evolving industry
By Fatima Salinas
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming journalism, advertising, public relations, and strategic communication. To help students navigate that evolving landscape, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication introduced JMC: 3162 AI and Media, a course exploring the growin
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NewsNation Announces Special Programming for America's 250th Birthday on Saturday, July 4
IRVING, Texas, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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NewsNation Announces Special Programming for America's 250th Birthday on Saturday, July 4
Network to Broadcast Live Throughout the Day from the National Mall
Four-Hour Special Primetime Broadcast Anchored by Leland Vittert, Elizabeth Vargas, Katie Pavlich, and Chris Stirewalt
CHICAGO, IL -NewsNation, America's fastest-growing cable news network in
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Sanford Health appoints new CEO in Chamberlain
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health appoints new CEO in Chamberlain
Sanford Health has named Josh Sammons, MPT, MBA, administrator and CEO of Sanford Chamberlain.
Sammons brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience, including clinical care, rehabilitation services and multi-site clinic operations. He currently serves as a clinic director for several Sanford locations across southwest Minne
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Sanford Research leadership structure realignment
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Research leadership structure realignment
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health announced today a leadership realignment for Sanford Research designed to accelerate systemwide transformation and strengthen the organization's ability to translate scientific discovery into better outcomes for patients and communities across the rural Midwest.
The changes align Sanford R
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Sanford USD Medical Center honored for specialized care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford USD Medical Center honored for specialized care
The Sanford USD Medical Center has been recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Sioux Falls hospital was ranked 85 th in Cancer Care, 122 nd in Neurological Care, and 134 th in Gastrointestinal Care.
The America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care ranking recognizes the
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Streams Critical to Des Moines' Drinking Water No Longer Protected by the Clean Water Act - New Research
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 29 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Streams Critical to Des Moines' Drinking Water No Longer Protected by the Clean Water Act - New Research
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DES MOINES, Ia. - More than a third - 36% - of the water in the Raccoon River comes from smaller streams that are no longer protected by the Clean Water Act. In the Des Moines River, these newly-unprotected streams provide 26% of the total flow, according to
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U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Bryan Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following written testimony by U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. from a June 17, 2026, hearing on the state of the U.S. territories:
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Good morning Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and members of the Committee:
On behalf of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands, thank you all for the opportunity to appear before you today. The more than 87,000 American citizens I represent are full citizens
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University of Dubuque's Engineering Program Receives Higher Learning Commission Approval
DUBUQUE, Iowa, June 29 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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University of Dubuque's Engineering Program Receives Higher Learning Commission Approval
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque has received official approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to launch a four-year engineering program in fall 2027.
"Receiving approval from HLC marks a pivotal step in the University of Dubuque's ability to launch a distinctive, signature engineering pro
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Welch Leads Bill to Combat Consolidation in the Dairy Industry, Ensure Fair Prices for Family Dairy Farms
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Leads Bill to Combat Consolidation in the Dairy Industry, Ensure Fair Prices for Family Dairy Farms
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The Milk from Family Dairies Act establishes a new Dairy Market Stabilization Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety, and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) this week led the int
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