Archive for July 2018
Measure of state economic activity stays the same April to May
A measure of the Iowa economy was unchanged in May from April, marking the second month in a row that the index has held steady, the Iowa Department of Revenue said. Four of the eight …
Read MoreTrade tussle having little effect, yet, on farm exports
Despite trade disputes with China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union, the four largest customers for U.S. farm exports, 2018 will be a banner year for overseas sales, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Read MoreReport: Working but earning too little to just get by
Nearly 100,000 Iowa working households — accounting for 227,000 people — earn too little for a basic standard of living without public supports beyond health insurance, despite one or more full-time wage earners in the …
Read MoreCloser Look: Tiley Nunnink
Tiley Nunnink got a taste of Des Moines Menace soccer as an assistant coach last year, but now he’s back as general manager after a brief stint with a pro team in San Antonio.
Nunnink …
July 12: Admiral’s White Party
Host: Easter Seals Iowa
About: Festivities include entertainment by Quartet 515 and musician Brian Congdon. A cocktail-style dining experience features a custom-crafted menu by Baratta’s, drinks, and a live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit …
State of Iowa has no data to support Medicaid savings claim, health care official says
Cedar Rapids Gazette: As Iowa Medicaid Enterprises Director Michael Randol continues to assure lawmakers and the public that the state’s managed-care model is saving money, the Iowa Hospital Association contends the director has no data to …
Read MorePolaris says it might move some motorcycle production from Iowa to Poland
Associated Press: Polaris Industries said Friday that it is considering moving some of its Iowa production of motorcycles out of the country because of European tariffs, just days after Harley-Davidson announced a similar move. A spokeswoman …
Read MoreWest Des Moines performing arts leader Staplin dies
Phyllis Staplin, a driving force for the arts and education, died June 29 after battling acute leukemia. She was 78. Staplin, who retired from West Des Moines Community Schools in 2012 after a 33-year career, …
Read MoreTwo Iowa teachers receive national award for math and science teaching
Two Iowa teachers have been selected to receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the Iowa Department of Education announced. Zachry Christensen, a math interventionist and instructional coach at Perkins Elementary School in Des …
Read MoreWorkiva announces partnership with European management firm
Data solutions firm Workiva announced a new partnership with Baringa Partners, a London-based independent management consulting firm. Workiva and Baringa Partners will collaborate to help companies automate risk and compliance processes, Workiva said in a statement, assisting …
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