Archive for December 2018
Drake occupational therapy doctoral program receives accreditation
Drake University announced that its occupational therapy doctoral program has received accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. The council accredited the program for seven years, the maximum amount allowed for initial accreditation. The …
Read MoreIowa unemployment rate held steady last month at 2.4%
Iowa’s seasonally unemployment rate remained at 2.4 percent in November, Iowa Workforce Development said. The state’s jobless rate was 2.9 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent last month. The …
Read MoreDMACC Urban Campus to get $24 million facelift
Even downtown Des Moines leaders have been known to overlook Des Moines Area Community College’s Urban Campus, which is tucked away between Seventh and Ninth streets just south of University Avenue. However, a $24 million …
Read MoreFacility condition assessments allow companies to prioritize, save money
BY SID JUWARKER, Client Development Manager, Terracon
Just like cars, buildings and facilities need to be properly maintained and serviced during their life span. Doing so will not only extend the life of a building and …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – One Good Read: ‘Dead skunk’ stench from marijuana farms outrages Californians
Report quantifies value of leaders’ involvement in wellness initiatives
The 2018 progress report from the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) and Mercer…Read More
Iowa rural index rises
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index for Iowa rose to 53.7 in December from 48.7 the month before. Anything above 50 suggests growth. The state’s farmland price index was unchanged at 35.6. The new-hiring index fell …
Read MoreEPA offers grants to improve diesel fleets
Iowa state, local and tribal agencies and qualifying nonprofits may apply for part of a $1.5 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant pool for projects aimed at reducing emissions from older diesel engines. Diesel-powered engines move …
Read MoreEat Greater Des Moines will use $110,000 gift to expand food recovery efforts
The Partnership for a Hunger Free Polk County recently donated $110,000 to Eat Greater Des Moines to expand its food recovery programming in the metro area. The gift will enable the collection of more edible food that …
Read MoreJan. 11, 2019: First Friday Series with the Iowa Center: Featuring Rite Perea
Host: First Friday Series
About: On the first Friday of every month, join us to hear the savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs of Des Moines share their stories. In a laid-back environment, you’ll catch …