Archive for August 2020
NAIC adopts guiding principles on use of AI in insurance industry
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced it has unanimously adopted guiding principles on artificial intelligence that emphasize the importance of accountability, compliance, transparency, and safe, secure and robust outputs. These principles were established to inform and …
Read MoreNAIC adopts guiding principles on use of AI in insurance industry
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced it has unanimously adopted guiding principles on artificial intelligence that emphasize the importance of accountability, compliance, transparency, and safe, secure and robust outputs. These principles were established to inform and …
Read More72% of University of Iowa undergrad classes move online for fall
Cedar Rapids Gazette: As a growing number of universities nationally nix plans for in-person learning this semester amid reports of COVID-19 outbreaks and student partying, the University of Iowa has announced that three-fourths of its undergraduate …
Read MoreBallet Des Moines announces virtual fall season
Ballet Des Moines has announced its virtual fall lineup, with organizers saying they are committed to keeping the arts alive in the community. The 2020-21 season includes collaborations with some of Des Moines’ world-class musicians: a world …
Read More12 school partnerships named to STEM Best program
The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council has named 12 school-business programs as STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program partners for 2020. The program provides support to school-business partnerships that bring teachers and industry professionals together …
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity’s 2020 Women Build kicks off
The Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity this month began its 2020 Women Build, which this year honors the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women voting rights. “The women …
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American Airlines halts service at Sioux City, Dubuque
Sioux City Journal: American Airlines will halt service at Sioux Gateway Airport effective Oct. 7, one of 15 markets the airline is cutting due to low demand and the expiration of CARES Act funding. That decision …
Read More21,000 Alliant customers in Linn County still without power
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Over 21,000 Alliant Energy customers in Linn County were still without power heading into Wednesday night. Its website showed that 21,568 of Alliant’s 97,603 Linn County customers were without power as of 5 …
Read MoreReal estate group offering grants to Iowans affected by Aug. 10 storm
The Iowa Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors are partnering to provide grants to Iowans affected by the Aug. 10 derecho storm that devastated parts of the state. The national association has …
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