Archive for May 2018
Coalition of state AGs expresses concerns over delay on nursing home reforms
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in condemning federal actions that would delay the enforcement of protections for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries who receive care in skilled nursing …
Read MoreNominations for Passport to Prosperity Awards open
The Iowa International Center will accept nominations through 5 p.m. June 6 for the Passport to Prosperity Awards, which recognize significant contributions of immigrants and refugees to Iowa culture, business, education and social offerings. The …
Read MoreDam to Dam to alter farmers market traffic
Saturday’s Downtown Farmers’ Market will coincide with the running of the Dam to Dam race. Organizers suggest you head south of Court Avenue to park. Or better yet, take the temporarily relocated D-Line — the …
Read MoreKCL is a best place to work
West Des Moines-based KCL Engineering typically stands in the spotlight because of its creative lighting projects. Inc. Magazine believes we should pay attention to what’s happening inside its Valley Junction office. KCL was named among …
Read MoreTariff trouble continues: Mexico takes aim at U.S. pork industry
The news hit the Clive office of the Iowa Pork Producers Association before 9 a.m.
CEO Pat McGonegle broke the news to association spokesman Ron Birkenholz. Colleagues in Washington, D.C., had heard that Mexico planned …
Aug. 19: STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair
Host: Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
About: STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair is taking over the Grand Concourse again. Fairgoers of all ages can experience up to 25 hands-on STEM activities, watch STEM stage acts …
Reynolds signs largest tax cut in Iowa history
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Gov. Kim Reynolds made good Wednesday on one of her first pledges as governor, signing legislation to enact the largest state income tax reduction in Iowa history. When phased in over six years, …
Read MoreIowa Safe Schools launches LGBTQ summer camp
Iowa Safe Schools, a statewide organization with a mission of providing safe, supportive and nurturing learning environments and communities for LGBTQ youth, will host a summer camp for LGBTQ youths on June 12-14. Pride Camp, …
Read MoreSilos & Smokestacks offers $50K in grants
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area will award up to $50,000 for agriculture-related interpretive projects such as exhibits, educational programs, interpretive signage, marketing and event programming. Grants of $1,000 and $10,000 are available to nonprofit organizations, …
Read MoreAnkeny to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new library
The city of Ankeny will host a groundbreaking ceremony Friday at 10 a.m. for its new library that will be built in the District at Prairie Trail. Ankeny voters last year approved an $8.5 million bond referendum …
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