Archive for September 2016
Drive-thru flu shot clinic scheduled Saturday
The Polk County Health Department will hold its annual drive-thru flu clinic on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon at the health department’s office at 1907 Carpenter Ave. in Des Moines. “Swing through …
Read MoreWait — these guys really are collecting for the IRS
Four private debt collection agencies, including a Cedar Falls firm, have been contracted by the Internal Revenue Service to begin collection of overdue federal tax debts next spring, the IRS announced. The new program, authorized under a …
Read MoreVoting opens for Community Kickstarter projects
The Wellmark Foundation has received 119 applications for Community Kickstarter grants, and now it’s time for Iowans to vote for their favorite community projects. Each grant will fund up to $10,000 for projects in Iowa …
Read MoreOct. 13: Is the World Really Running Out of Water?
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Car dealer Gabus dies
Longtime car dealer Gene Gabus died Saturday at age 69, The Des Moines Register reported. Gabus’ car lots handled four brands and employed more than 400. Included were Charles Gabus Ford, Kia of Des Moines, …
Read MoreOsborn to lead Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa’s board has hired Ryan Osborn as the organization’s new president, effective Oct. 17. Osborn, who has been director of advancement at Dowling Catholic High School for the past …
Read MoreOsborn to lead Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa’s board has hired Ryan Osborn as the organization’s new president, effective Oct. 17. Osborn, who has been director of advancement at Dowling Catholic High School for the past …
Read MoreIowa Food Leadership Reception planned
The Iowa Food Leadership Reception during World Food Prize week will feature appearances by Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa State University President Steven Leath and ISU College of Agriculture Dean Wendy Wintersteen …
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