Archive for September 2021
Iowa reports more than 10,000 new COVID-19 cases for third straight week
Des Moines Register: The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Iowa over the past week declined slightly, but remained over 10,000 for the third consecutive week — the first time Iowa has reported more than …
Read MorePolk County’s new employee vaccine policy takes effect
Axios Des Moines: Starting today, Polk County’s 1,400 employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to weekly testing. Those who refuse both options will be considered insubordinate and face termination, county administrator John Norris …
Read MoreDowntown Farmers’ Market to begin fall hours on Saturday
The Downtown Farmers’ Market will begin its fall hours this Saturday, opening at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. to give vendors more daylight to set up their stands. Sunrise Saturday is around 7:13 a.m. …
Read MoreTour West Des Moines’ new RecPlex on Sunday
An open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the new MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. The nearly $60 million project, paid for with money from …
Read MoreHow Tech Works: Cobots
A look at products being made in Iowa for global users
Innovative Place: Iowa State University Computation + Construction Lab
Automation, innovation and sustainability
Business Record 10-1-21
Ohio-based CareSource announces intent to bid on Iowa Medicaid, CHIP
CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit managed care organization, has announced its intention to submit a proposal to serve Iowans covered by Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. In May, the Iowa Department of Human …
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