Archive for October 2017
IowaWORKS Center to move to Army Post Road
Iowa Workforce Development plans to move its IowaWORKS Center in Des Moines to a new location at 200 Army Post Road effective Nov. 20. The center is located at 430 E. Grand Ave. “When the …
Read MoreHealthiest State accepting award nominations
The Healthiest State Initiative is now accepting nominations to recognize Iowa workplaces, schools, communities and individuals for advancing efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans. Award nominations are considered in the …
Read MoreDeming to lead cancer survivors’ trek to Tibet in 2018
Above + Beyond Cancer announced plans for a first-time trip to Tibet for cancer survivors and caregivers in September 2018. The three-week journey, to be led by Dr. Richard Deming, will include medical mission work …
Read MoreOrganic farms gain ground
Iowa Public Radio reports that depressed prices for conventional corn and soybeans have led to a boost in the $40 billion organic farming industry, especially in Iowa and Colorado. One southeast Nebraska farm is selling organic …
Read MoreVilsack to speak on climate change at ISU
Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will discuss threats to agriculture from climate change Nov. 16 at Iowa State University’s Memorial Union. Vilsack, the former Iowa governor, now is president and CEO of the U.S. …
Read MoreReport: Policy changes promote better outcomes for women, U.S.
Women are more than familiar with the barriers they face when it comes to wage inequality and employment policy. They also are acquainted with the consequences these barriers have on their careers and aspirations.
However, …
Read MoreWendy Wintersteen named Iowa State’s new president
The Iowa Board of Regents last week named Wendy Wintersteen the 16th president of Iowa State University. Wintersteen, who spent nearly four decades working at the university and most recently was dean of ISU’s agricultural …
Read MoreKathleen Horan to succeed Strellner as president, CEO of AbbeHealth
Corridor Business Journal: The board of directors of AbbeHealth, a UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids affiliate, announced last week that Kathleen Horan will succeed current president and CEO Dan Strellner when he retires, effective Jan. …
Read MoreLongtime Iowa City leader shares her advice on running for office
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Connie Champion has done her part to stand up and get involved to help make a change in her part of the world. She is believed to hold the title as the …
Read MoreWomen who own businesses struggle to get business loans
Inc.com: Getting a bank loan is still a struggle for many women who own businesses. A survey of businesses conducted this summer and released last week found that 30 percent of companies owned by women …
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