WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: * * * RECEIPTS: Joni Ernst's Record On Iowa Farmers: "Let's make 'em squeal." Iowa farmers are getting a firsthand look at the consequences of Trump's ill-thought-out decision to slash agencies they depend on. Thanks to GOP-led cuts, the USDA workforce in Iowa has been slashed, leaving the state vulnerable to bird flu outbreaks and sending egg p more PR

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, March 1 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * UNI financial aid expands to support student success and affordability CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa distributed $99.1 million in financial aid to students during the 2023-24 academic year, an increase of nearly 9% over the previous year. UNI financial aid includes grants and scholarships, loans, work study, and employment. Ninety-nine percent of first-year students receive some form of financial aid at UNI. UNI conti more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 1 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release: * * * UnityPoint Clinic and Grand River Medical Group Announce New Partnership Grand River Medical Group (GRMG) and UnityPoint Clinic, UnityPoint Health's multi-specialty medical group, have announced plans to integrate, with GRMG physicians, advanced practice providers and team members becoming part of UnityPoint Clinic. This transition is expected to take 4-6 months, pending due diligence. UnityPoint Health will work collaboratively with GRMG to offer e more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 1 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Year-round E15 Needed as Latest Data Shows Record Ethanol Production Driven by Exports, Not Domestic Use WEST DES MOINES, IA - Today the U.S. Energy Information Administration released final data showing U.S. ethanol production hit a record of 16.22 billion gallons in 2024. This is up more than 600 gallons over 2023. Additionally, ethanol exports increased more than 500 million gallons in 2024 compared to 2023. Iowa Ren more PR