Archive for August 2020
Widespread power outage continues after Monday’s storm, cleanup begins in Central Iowa
A bright and sunny day is forecast today as Central Iowans face uncertain power and a long cleanup list after Monday’s fast-moving windstorm.
As of 7 a.m., Poweroutage.us reported 77,845 Polk County residents were still without power; …
Read MoreONE GOOD READ: One-third of American renters expect to miss August payment
CityLab:Renters across America are wading into unknown territory. With the lapse of the federal moratorium on evictions that expired July 31 and the end of the $600 per week boost to unemployment benefits, a recent …
Read MoreCollins Aerospace to lay off 72 Iowa employees
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Collins Aerospace will lay off 72 Iowa employees on Sept. 4, according to a WARN notice filed with Iowa Workforce Development. The company had announced the layoffs July 30 but did not indicate …
Read MoreHy-Vee announces $50,000 donation to DMACC’s Evelyn K. Davis Center
Hy-Vee is donating $50,000 to Des Moines Area Community College’s Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families, located at 1171 Seventh St. in Des Moines, DMACC announced today. The donation will be used for youth …
Read MoreRegister now for the virtual Iowa Manufacturing Forecast
The coronavirus pandemic has turned conventional wisdom on its head in the first half of 2020, and Iowa’s manufacturing industry proved it could quickly retool and improvise. Many manufacturers across the state have pivoted to …
Read MoreSevere storm line downs trees, power for 125,000 in Central Iowa
More than 125,000 Iowans are without power after midmorning/early afternoon storm line rolled through, damaging trees and causing at least one area roof significant damage. On Twitter, the city of Ames warned residents to “plan for hours” …
Read MoreCARES Act helps learning center in Norwalk remain vibrant
Submitted by Jayne Armstrong | Iowa district director, U.S. Small Business Administration
Oh, to only be a child again.
This is the first thought that comes to mind touring Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center in …
Charity slow-pitch softball game scheduled for Sept. 20
“Game for Good,” Opportunity on Deck’s annual slow-pitch softball fundraiser will be played at 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at Principal Park. The charity softball game will be coached by notable athletes, coaches and alumni from …
Read MoreCharity slow-pitch softball game scheduled for Sept. 20
“Game for Good,” Opportunity on Deck’s annual slow-pitch softball fundraiser will be played at 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at Principal Park. The charity softball game will be coached by notable athletes, coaches and alumni from …
Read MoreIowa College Aid announces funding to 12 Local College Access Networks
Twelve Local College Access Networks in Iowa have received a new round of funding to continue their work increasing college attainment, Iowa College Aid announced Friday. The $587,350 awarded for fiscal year 2021 to the 12 networks …
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