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Hyper Energy Bar founder accused of domestic abuse, child endangerment

Chris Whalen, owner of Hyper Energy Bar and president of development at Heart of America Group, has been arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges following an incident at his West Des Moines home. According to Iowa Courts online, Whalen is charged with domestic abuse-display or use of a weapon, intimidation with a dangerous…

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Iowa awards $3.4 million to support registered apprenticeship programs

The state of Iowa announced $3.4 million in grant awards to existing and new registered apprenticeship programs across the state. Nearly $3 million was awarded to 59 programs supporting 5,133 apprentices and $427,800 was awarded to 17 program sponsors that have created new apprenticeship programs in 19 new occupations. Grant funds will be managed through…

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Iowa State University to offer a master of financial technology

Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business, in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has announced a new master of financial technology program. The new program will be delivered on campus and is designed to meet the needs of current Iowa State University students and working professionals, according to a news release. The…

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Iowa Safe Schools’ survey finds less than half of LGBTQ youth plan to stay in Iowa after high school

A recent report from the nonprofit Iowa Safe Schools indicates a feeling of a lack of belonging in Iowa for LGBTQ youth, which could lead to workforce issues in the future. Iowa Safe Schools’ Student Experiences survey tracks the impact of LGBTQ policy in Iowa on students. The mid-year report from the LGBTQ youth nonprofit’s…

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EPA allows year-round E15

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 28 issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline nationwide during the summer driving season. E15 is gasoline blended with 15% ethanol and is typically banned for summer sale because of the risk of its emissions causing smog formation. This is the fourth consecutive year the waiver…

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Mercy College of Health Sciences launching new nursing degree

Des Moines-based Mercy College of Health Sciences is starting a new Master of Science in Nursing – Education degree in the fall. As the demand for skilled, compassionate nurses continues to rise, so does the need for educators, the college said in a news release. The new degree will be the second master’s degree offered…

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