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State announces grant program to supplement teacher pay linked to student performance

The Iowa Department of Education is allocating $8.5 million in federal funding for a competitive grant program to supplement the pay of public school teachers “who accelerate student learning beyond one year’s growth.” According to a news release, Iowa’s public school districts will be eligible for the competitive grant, not to exceed $500,000 a year…

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ISCPA selects banking executive Ardis Kelley as interim CEO

The Iowa Society of CPAs (ISCPA) has named former Bank of Jabez and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines executive Ardis Kelley as its interim CEO. According to a news release, Kelley’s appointment was effective Nov. 18. She succeeds former CEO Dawn Latham, who was in the position for more than two years. ISCPA…

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WDM hires Thole as city’s human resources director

The city of West Des Moines has hired former public school administrator Megan Thole as its next director of human resources. Thole will start in the position Dec. 9, according to a news release from City Manager Tom Hadden. Thole has served as director of human resources for West Des Moines Community Schools since July…

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Artificial intelligence raises threat of more advanced impersonation attacks, professionals say

Artificial intelligence applications in cybersecurity are another illustration of how the technology presents both risks and opportunities for organizations. It is advancing the strategies of bad actors as well as the ways cybersecurity professionals leverage the technology to prevent and defend against attacks. Trevor Kems, an ethical hacker based in the Des Moines metro area,…

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What they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 29

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card…

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Principal Charity Classic says 2024 tournament made moves toward final carbon neutral goal

Organizers of the Principal Charity Classic say the golf tournament is moving closer to its goal of being a carbon-neutral event by 2035. According to a news release, the classic reached a 23.7% waste diversion rate for this year’s tournament on May 24, up from 13.9% in 2023. The release says organizers want to hit…

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