Developers have said for months that it is tough to get skilled workers for major projects in the Des Moines area. Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and union officials offered a bit of good news this week: The state’s work and federal programs made Iowa one of the top four states in active apprentice growth between the 2013 and 2014 federal budget years. “As I travel around Iowa, I constantly hear from employers who are in need of a skilled workforce, especially in manufacturing, information technology, STEM and health-related fields,” said Reynolds. Read more