Archive for September 2016
Report looks at ways to improve Iowa history education
A new report aimed at improving how Iowa K-12 schools teach Iowa history education was released on Tuesday. It issues 11 recommendations, including developing recognition programs to celebrate Iowa history, awards for outstanding Iowa history teaching, …
Read MoreWestern Gateway to offer valet parking
Keck Parking plans to offer valet parking in the Western Gateway Park area beginning Sept. 9. The station will be next to Magnolia Wine Kitchen, 1420 Locust St., on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 5 p.m. …
Read MoreNortheast Iowa flooding causes $5 million in damage to infrastructure
Iowa Environmental Focus: Near-record flooding in northeastern Iowa caused $5 million in damage to public infrastructure, according to an estimate by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The estimate does not include damage …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Hollywood Back Stories
I had the opportunity last week to talk with Liz Gilman, executive producer for Produce Iowa, the state’s Office of Media Production, and learn a little about what her job is like. It was an …
Read MoreOct. 19: Central Iowa OctoPRfest Institute
Sept. 14: A little bit newsroom, a little bit ad agency, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll
Sept. 14: A little bit newsroom, a little bit ad agency, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll
Wal-Mart nixes ‘independent verification’ statement on supplements
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to eliminate an “independent verification” statement on its Walmart store-brand Spring Valley dietary supplement labels nationwide, in response to the Iowa attorney general’s concerns that the statement could mislead consumers. Through an …
Read MoreCedar Rapids ponders uses for site once intended for casino
Cedar Rapids Gazette: At least three City Council members say Cedar Rapids officials should gauge interest in a high-profile, city-owned site that has been on lockdown for several years in wait of a possible casino. Others …
Read MoreCoalition of merchants urges Congress to keep debit reforms in place
A diverse coalition of 407 big and small retailers is petitioning Congress not to repeal debit card reforms that were enacted in 2010. The coalition, which includes Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores, Fareway and Hy-Vee Inc., …
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