Press Releases

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a victory today in her ongoing effort to protect children and hold big tech companies accountable.

DVIDS - Georgia

For Staff Sgt. Sheldon Cox, gaming has been a part of life for nearly as long as he can remember.

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the March 24, 2026, fatal shooting of Zakar Jeffrey by a Des Moines Police Officer was justified.

Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: May 6, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases Slightly to 3.3...

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that three bills from her 2026 legislative priorities are now law after being signed by Governor Kim Reynolds.

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that her office has reached a settlement with Anthony S. George, owner and operator of Club Save, LLC, to fully reimburse Iowans who were affected by the asserted fraudulent practices.

Washington State Office of Attorney General

Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that a $7.4 billion multistate settlement reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective.

Iowa Department Of Education

The new designation recognizes schools for providing impactful support to military-connected children and families facing unique challenges, including relocation and deployment The Iowa Department of Education today announced that 17 Iowa schools...

Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: April 22, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) (155.38 KB) .pdf Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Holds...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vote Smart, the nonprofit organization that has provided free, factual, unbiased information about political candidates and elected officials since 1992, introduces its newest tool, Civic Sage....

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a coalition of 23 states urging the top three credit rating agencies to stop using unlawful environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) policies in their credit rating process.

FEMA

Kansas City, MO — Today, FEMA announced over $16 million in funding to Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri for long-term projects that will make local communities more resilient to floods.

Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: April 8, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Grows to 67.9...

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the February 19, 2026, fatal shooting of Hunter Thomas Munoz by two Des Moines Police Officers was legally justified.

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—As tax season comes to a close, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced tips to protect Iowans from tax and IRS scams. “You can celebrate the end of tax season, but don’t let your guard down against scammers,” said Attorney...

EIN Presswire

La’ James International College (LJIC) is inviting prospective students and families to attend its upcoming Spring Break Week. IA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beauty School Open House in Iowa: La’...

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has added more violations of Iowa’s consumer protection laws to her lawsuit against TikTok. The state asserts the social media giant uses dangerous, addictive features to cause children to...

EIN Presswire

A patented childbirth kit built for Police and Sheriff's vehicles is long-overdue, and equips officers properly to respond to unexpected labor emergencies.

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird celebrated two landmark rulings by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals today, which vacated the preliminary injunction entered against Senate File 496. The court’s decisions reinstate Iowa’s ability to...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) is proud to announce it has awarded more than $12.9 million to 74 member financial institutions.