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Bravo's Isley headed to DMACC as business dean

Bravo Greater Des Moines announced today that its executive director, MD Isley, will leave the organization in June. Isley has accepted a position as dean of business management and information technology with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).

Golden Circle Games registration due May 31

2013 graduates average $35,000 in student debt, study says

Seventy percent of the class of 2013 is graduating with college-related debt, with an average of $35,200 per student, according to a study released today by Fidelity Investments.

Iowa unemployment drops to 4.7 percent

Iowa's unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in April, its lowest level since December 2008, Iowa Workforce Development said today. Unemployment was calculated at 4.9 percent in March and 5.2 percent a year ago.

Survey: HR professionals see a better economy, low confidence in telecommuting policies

Fewer human resources professionals characterize unemployment in their region as "high" or "excessive" in 2013 than in 2012, according to a survey by a research firm Allied HR IQ.

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Iowa STEM council receives $1.2 million federal grant

Iowa is the first state to get federal money to evaluate its science and technology initiatives.