Archive for August 2020
Reynolds approves CARES Act funds for job training
Gov. Kim Reynolds this week announced $5 million in funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to support the Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund, a move that’s drawing praise from AMOS, a broad-based organization of …
Read MoreIndianola, Stanton named Iowa Great Places
Indianola and Staton have received the Iowa Great Places designation, an award that recognizes communities that cultivate their unique and authentic qualities of their neighborhoods and districts, making them attractive places to live and work. …
Read MorePassport to Prosperity 2020 honorees, events schedule announced
The Iowa International Center has announced its 2020 Passport to Prosperity honorees and its schedule of activities to be held during Passport to Prosperity Week on Sept. 21-27. Passport to Prosperity recognizes immigrants and refugees for their …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Equity Challenge, Return to Learn discussed during Capital Crossroads leadership meeting
Here are five things you need to know from this week’s Capital Crossroads third-quarter leadership meeting.
1. United Way of Central Iowa’s 21-day Equity Challenge
Elisabeth Buck, president of the United Way of Central Iowa, …
NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Local business turns complaints into conversation piece
“Last month, a sign appeared in front of La Carreta, a Mexican restaurant in Marshalltown. It read Black Lives Matter, No human is illegal and other human rights phrases. Alfonso Medina owns and works at …
Read MoreFor $1, Vinton buys Iowa Braille School to launch $20 million development project
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Vinton Mayor Bud Maynard presented the Iowa Board of Regents a check for $1 Thursday to buy the 11-building, 40-acre Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School campus. It was the first dollar of …
Read MoreWorkforce drug test positivity among U.S. workers highest in 16 years
The percentage of positive marijuana drug tests among U.S. workers rose by 11% across nearly all employee testing categories in 2019, according to an analysis released Tuesday by Quest Diagnostics Inc., Business Insurance magazine reported. In its …
Read MoreDelta Dental of Iowa offers grant assistance for practices affected by Aug. 10 derecho
To provide immediate financial assistance to dental practices that incurred losses from the Aug. 10 derecho storms, Delta Dental of Iowa’s Disaster Assistance Grant Program is making grants available to its network dentists. Delta Dental …
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Read MoreIowa DOT makes appointment-only license renewals permanent
Des Moines Register: After receiving positive feedback about the decision to do away with walk-in service at driver’s license centers due to the coronavirus, Iowa Department of Transportation leadership announced Wednesday they plan to eliminate walk-ins …
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