Archive for April 2012
State receives $6.6 million early childhood grant
Iowa has received a $6.6 million federal grant to provide early childhood support and home visits to families, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday. Iowa was among 10 states to receive …
Read MoreNew STEM website launched
The Iowa Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Partnership (IMSEP) has launched a new website designed to be a one-stop shop for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and innovation information. The website at www.IowaSTEM.gov …
Read MoreMeredith receives wellness recognition
Meredith Corp. has been named a recipient of UnitedHealthcare’s “Well Deserved” award for the second consecutive year. The award was presented to Meredith and 11 other U.S. companies that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to helping …
Read MoreSupply chain conference to be held April 13
Iowa State University’s College of Business’ annual Voorhees Supply Chain Conference will take place April 13 and will feature supply chain executives from ConAgra Foods Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Collective Brands Inc.
The event …
Read MoreReport: Iowa gained 1,929 manufacturing jobs in 2011
Iowa gained 1,929 manufacturing jobs between January 2011 and January 2012, according to the Iowa Manufacturers Register, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers’ News Inc. In the 2010-2011 survey period, the state saw a …
Read MoreDes Moines Social Club announces 2012-13 theater lineup
The Des Moines Social Club and Locust Productions announced the 2012-13 theater season lineup featuring three productions: “44 Plays for 44 Presidents,” “The Bald Soprano/The Dumb Waiter” and Robert John Ford’s “My Dinner With Andrew.” …
Read MoreFarm Bureau, KCCI launch tornado app
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and KCCI television launched a tornado smartphone app to give Iowans real-time weather tracking tools, radar, tornado tracking and safety checklists.
The KCCI Tornadoes App is the first in Central …
Read MoreCivic Center announces 2012-13 lineup
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines announced its 2012-13 season last night. Broadway blockbusters headliners include “The Book of Mormon”, “War Horse” and “Les Misérables” as a part of the Willis Broadway Series.
Meanwhile, …
Read MoreMeredith launches lifestyle channel on YouTube
Meredith Corp. recently announced the start of DIGS, a new home and garden lifestyle channel that will be broadcast on YouTube.
The new channel is the result of YouTube’s 100 new original channels launched last …
Read MoreHigh school students encouraged to attend construction and careers expo
The Central Iowa Apprenticeship Coordinating Council will hold a Construction Careers & Education Expo for area students on April 13 at the Iron Workers Training Center, 2221 E. Ovid Ave.
High school students are encouraged …
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