Archive for July 2019
Iowa AG issues clarification on hemp and CBD laws
KCCI-TV: Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller issued a clarification on Iowa’s hemp and cannabidiol laws after fielding many questions about products found in some Iowa stores. According to the release, “Any product containing cannabidiol is currently …
Read MoreResurrected Jazz in July series kicks off July 11 at Hoyt Sherman
After a one-year hiatus, Jazz in July will kick off this week at Hoyt Sherman Place with a free performance on the front lawn by the Sam Salomone Quartet on July 11 at 6 p.m., …
Read MoreArt Center seeks entries to celebrate Pappajohn Sculpture Park
The Des Moines Art Center is inviting the Greater Des Moines community to participate in “Sculpting our Community” in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Participants are encouraged to create art …
Read MoreMexican petroleum retailers to tour Iowa ethanol facilities
The American Coalition for Ethanol and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association will host an Iowa supply chain tour for Mexican retailers to demonstrate opportunities for sourcing, marketing, and retailing ethanol-blended gasoline in Mexico. Decisionmakers from some …
Read MoreMost Iowa stocks gain ground in June
A majority of Iowa-based stocks recorded gains in June, as the Iowa Index of stock prices ticked upward by 7.85% over May. Just five of the 21 Iowa-based companies in the Iowa Index ended June …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Women’s team wins the World Cup – and support in the fight for equal pay
After the U.S. women won their fourth World Cup victory, fans in France quickly went from cheering the victory to chanting, “Equal pay!” in a deafening roar, reports Slate. It was an upfront reminder that …
Read MoreIowa ethanol, biodiesel advocates decry EPA’s 2020 RFS regulation recommendations
Iowa advocates for renewable fuels are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rules for refiners, reports Radio Iowa. Critics of the 2020 recommendations for the Renewable Fuels Standard say the EPA has done nothing to address …
Read MoreSix Iowa long-term care facilities receive national awards
Six Iowa long-term care and post-acute care facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living with the 2019 Silver — Commitment to Quality Award, among them Silvercrest …
Read MoreTippie College re-accredited by AACSB International
The Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa has been re-accredited by AACSB International in business and accounting, the Corridor Business Journal reported. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International is a global …
Read MoreU.S. women’s soccer team wins World Cup amid criticism; Nike releases ‘I Believe’ tribute
The U.S. women’s soccer team are returning home champions again. The team dominated the Netherlands in the Women’s World Cup final and winning 2-0. Throughout the tournament, NPR reported, the U.S. brushed aside criticism, complaints of …
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