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Secretary @MikeNaigIA, in collaboration with @iowa4h & @iowaffa, announced a statewide tree planting initiative in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The youth-driven initiative aims to plant 250 trees across Iowa in 2026. @America250IA iowaagriculture.gov/news/A250-tree…

Today is Match Day! @IowaMed students found out where they’ll complete their medical residency 🙌 33 are staying in Iowa City with @uihealthcare!

Director Benson spoke at the "Prepare Now, Recover Faster" event. Prepare for Iowa’s SWAW (March 23–27) by using free state resources to protect your home, family & finances. @IowaDIFS @PolkCounty_Iowa ✅ Post-Disaster Guide: go.iowa.gov/AgvB ✅ Ready.iowa.gov

Severe Weather Awareness Week (#SWAW) starts Monday in #Iowa, but a spokesman for @IowaDIFS says you should start preparing now for recovery. radioiowa.com/2026/03/20/iow…

The Department is accepting applications for the latest round of the Career Academy Incentive Fund, which helps support the expansion of career academy opportunities for Iowa high school students. Deadline to apply is April 17. educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/cte/…

We’re accepting entries for the first Iowa School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest. K-12 students are encouraged to submit artwork that spreads the word about school bus safety in Iowa and celebrates the theme ‘Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes.’ Posters are due April 17 and the winners will have their art used during National School Bus Safety Week. educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

What are Iowa businesses saying right now? Here’s a look. Iowa employers are showing growing confidence in a shifting economic environment. Key survey highlights: • 62% expect sales to expand next quarter • 57% plan to grow their workforce • 48% report an optimistic economic outlook Read the full release: na2.hubs.ly/H04nCc00

A new workshop series aims to help elementary educators naturally integrate computer science concepts into the lessons they are already teaching. Learn more and register: educate.iowa.gov/headline-story… #computerscience #CSed

🏆 The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa – Nominations Are Open! Do you have a favorite Iowa-made product? Now’s your chance to put it in the spotlight! Nominate your pick for a chance to take the crown at the 2026 Taking Care of Business Conference this June. Vermeer and John Deere took home the title in 2024 and 2025 - which product will rise to the top in 2026? Nominations close March 27. This contest is proudly sponsored by Nicolet National Bank. Submit your nomination today: na2.hubs.ly/H04nFPX0

One month ago we were celebrating STEM Day at the Capitol with some truly amazing STEM educators, students and advocates from all across Iowa. 📸 Take in the sights from the day by checking out the event photo album: flickr.com/photos/iadepto…

Nominations for the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa are officially open! 🎉 Know an amazing product made right here in Iowa? Nominate it and help celebrate the innovation and craftsmanship happening across our state. Submit your nomination: na2.hubs.ly/H04k72n0 Thank you to our sponsor, Nicolet National Bank, for supporting this year’s competition!

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𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭-Athletes ✨ Congrats to our NCAA Women's Scholar All-Americans!

Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, won its 17th NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship, extending the streak of either Augsburg or Wartburg winning the title to 30. 2026: Wartburg 2025: Wartburg and Johnson & Wales 2024 Augsburg 2023: Augsburg 2022: Wartburg 2021: Canceled 2020: Canceled 2019: Augsburg 2018: Wartburg 2017: Wartburg 2016: Wartburg 2015: Augsburg 2014: Wartburg 2013: Wartburg 2012: Wartburg 2011: Wartburg 2010: Augsburg 2009: Wartburg 2008: Wartburg 2007: Augsburg 2006: Wartburg 2005: Augsburg 2004: Wartburg 2003: Wartburg 2002: Augsburg 2001: Augsburg 2000: Augsburg 1999: Wartburg 1998: Augsburg 1997: Augsburg 1996: Wartburg 1995: Augsburg

🚨 Scam Alert: A fake website is circulating and claiming to create a memorial for Sgt. Declan Coady. Scammers are trying to exploit the generosity of Iowans during a time of grief. Please be careful—this website is not legitimate.

AI public policy forum focuses on advocacy, jobs and adoption innovationia.com/2026/02/12/ai-… Thank you Technology Association of Iowa for hosting!

Today, we take a moment to celebrate one of the most important constants in our universe: π≈3.14159. It also reminds us of the vital role that STEM education play in preparing students for success! Learn more about @IowaSTEM : educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem

🇺🇸 I was honored to be in Cedar Rapids today welcoming home more @IowaNatGuard Red Bulls after 10 months away. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 3 Ceremonies across Iowa celebrated the safe return of 575 Soldiers who supported Operation Inherent Resolve. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

"STEM Teacher Externships have been the most valuable professional development that I've ever done." - Tyler Wright, 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Extern and Waukee APEX Engineering and Technology Instructor Apply to be a 2026 extern or workplace host?👉 🔗educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Externshi…