The press release attributed to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources does not contain any news content from the agency. Instead, the supplied document consists entirely of marketing material for Granicus, a vendor of digital communication and engagement software for government agencies.
The material describes Granicus products for government communications, including opt-in subscriptions, multi-channel messaging across social media, text and email, personalized communications, and real-time reporting and analytics dashboards. It also promotes a communications product referred to as govDelivery and a sentiment and feedback product called EngagementHQ.
The document includes testimonials from government employees. Sarah Swenson, of the Stakeholder Engagement Branch at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said: "The dramatic increase we've seen in the engagement rate for our account means that more people are learning about their right to access this important environmental information."
Carrie Gray, Child Care Development Fund Operations Manager at Indiana FSSA, said: "We're getting the right data set up at the right times and understanding which audience to hit and win. With the help of Granicus, we've had a good line of communication. We can get things set up on the fly."
Sabrina Martin, Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Baytown, TX, said: "We were actually meeting people where they are. That's been a big part for our community — they're seeing that we are being transparent... and that we're responding in a timely manner that's helpful for them."
Matthew Kaiser, Communications and Marketing Director for Fairfax, VA, said: "I think the platform really facilitates the connection of neighborhoods, even in a smaller city. Digitally, it's useful to have a good way to provide a timeline of information and connect residents around topics."
The document also links to customer success stories and resources, and promotes a Government Experience Virtual Summit in 2026 and nominations for the 2027 Granicus Digital Government Awards. No statement, announcement or spokesperson from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources appears anywhere in the material provided.