February 9, 2011 (Des Moines) – The Vision Iowa Board awarded $1,475,000 in grants to a outdoor learning center in Linn County, historical museum in Spencer and library in Shenandoah. The grants were approved Wednesday by the Vision Iowa Board at their meeting in Des Moines. “The Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center expansion will allow […]
(DES MOINES) – Governor Branstad today announced the launch of the Iowa Financial Literacy Program, a new online program to teach Iowa students the core concepts of personal finance. The program is free to Iowa high schools thanks to a federal grant and a public-private partnership between the College Student Aid Commission and many other […]
“Searching for Buxton” to air on Iowa Public Television February 10th. (Oskaloosa, Iowa) A documentary about racial harmony in Iowa called, “Searching for Buxton”, is scheduled to air on Iowa Public Television February 10, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. It features William Penn alumnus, Jason Madison, who also helped produce the piece in conjunction with the […]
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 8, 2011 – Today, at their meeting in Ames, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved an amendment to the 2011-2015 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (Program) that will advance the letting of some highway projects into fiscal year (FY) 2011 and add others to the program. The amendment advanced the following three highway […]
DES MOINES – One of Iowa’s most identifiable trees is under attack from a newly named disease that is currently causing more problems in the state than the high profile emerald ash borer or gypsy moth. Bur oak blight has been in Iowa since the early 2000s and is already killing trees. Symptoms of bur […]
Des Moines, IA — Congressman Leonard Boswell announced today that Julie Stauch will join his district office as the Iowa Chief of Staff. Stauch will be responsible for overseeing the 3rd congressional district office which is located in Des Moines, including developing and implementing policy objectives, strategies, and operating plans for the district. “Julie Stauch […]
Des Moines, IOWA — As motorists were carefully making their way across Iowa on snow and ice covered roads this wintry January, state pencil pushers were keeping a close eye on those drivers who didn’t make it to their final destination. Preliminary data indicates 76% of motorists who died in crashes in January weren’t wearing […]
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today issued a disaster emergency proclamation for Johnson County in response to this week’s severe winter weather. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these storms, including for removal of snow. This is the eighth emergency proclamation […]
DES MOINES – Governor Terry E. Branstad today issued a disaster emergency proclamation for Delaware, Jackson, Jones and Lee counties in response to this week’s severe winter weather. The Governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these storms, including for removal of snow. Yesterday, the […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad has ordered that all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, from 8 a.m. until sunset in honor of Spc. Shawn A. Muhr, 26, of Coon Rapids, Iowa, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. Funeral services for Spc. Muhr will […]
