Iowa Health Dept. Seeks Messaging Support
Tue., Feb. 17, 2026
By Kevin McCauley
The Iowa Department of Public Health and Human Services is building a roster of firms to help handle its health messaging campaigns.
The Iowa Department of Public Health and Human Services is building a roster of firms to help handle its health messaging campaigns.
Tricia McLaughlin, the combative spokesperson for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is leaving her post.
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Wendy Carhart, who rose to the chief communications, culture & purpose post at Real Chemistry, has moved to the Learning Care Group.
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