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Achenbach recognized with ICOG Prometheus Award for leadership

DHS offers $1,000 to immigrants without legal status who self-deport
By Ariana FigueroaThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Monday that the agency will provide $1,000 in what it called “travel assistance” to people in the United States without permanent legal status if they self deport.It’s the latest attempt by DHS to try to meet the Trump administration’s goal of removing 1 million migrants without permanent legal status from the country.
Benton County Inmate Re-Entered U.S. After Deportation - Sentence to 85 days

Nomination Deadline for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award Extended
Individuals and farm families will be recognized by Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Cournoyer, Secretary Naig and Director Lyon at the 2025 Iowa State FairIowans seeking to nominate individuals or families who are conservation leaders in their community for the 2025 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award now have two additional weeks to complete and submit the application.
2024-2025 VSCSD and VSEA Reception May 14, 4-5:00 p.m.

RICHART AND SHAULL RECOGNIZED BY GOVERNOR REYNOLDS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:HF 117: A bill for an act establishing the National Guard Service Professional Qualification Scholarship Program.HF 118: A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the National Guard Service Scholarship Program.SF 275: A bill for an act requiring the director of the Department of Education to develop and administer a purple star school initiative.
Shellsburg Memorial Park Improvement

Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:SF 470: A bill for an act relating to prior authorization for dental care services, notice to dental care providers that a dental care service plan is state-regulated, and the recovery of overpayments by a dental carrier.HF 805: A bill for an act relating to the practice of dental assistants without registration by the dental board.