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State announces $5M in funding for child care, preschool partnerships
Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced $5 million in funding to expand 19 child care and preschool program partnerships. The Continuum of Care grant program aims to encourage partnerships between child care providers and preschools and …
Read MoreHeart of Iowa Nature Trail completion connects five communities in Story County
The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail in Story County is now complete, connecting the communities of Slater, Huxley, Cambridge, Maxwell and Collins with 21 miles of continuous pavement.
The …
Read MorePella acquires Wisconsin manufacturer
Pella Corp. announced it has acquired Weather Shield, a Medford, Wis.-based manufacturer of architectural wood and aluminum window and door solutions. According to a news release, Weather Shield is known for architectural design expertise and …
Read MoreMid-America Business Conditions Index dips below growth neutral for July
After six straight months of above growth neutral readings, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, sank below the 50.0 growth neutral threshold …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Partnership and city of Des Moines to host workforce roundtable
The Greater Des Moines Partnership, in collaboration with the city of Des Moines, will host an Intergenerational Workforce Roundtable on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid …
Read MoreWater utility launches first phase of lead service line replacement program
Des Moines Water Works has launched a program to replace about 1,000 residential lead water service lines in the city of Des Moines, focusing the first phase of the effort on homes in a portion …
Read MoreDrake University professors to host free virtual event on generative AI
Two Drake University professors, Chris Porter, the director of Drake’s artificial intelligence program and an associate professor of computer science, and Chris Snider, a professor in the Drake’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will …
Read MoreIowa Donor Network announces new CEO
Iowa Donor Network has announced Philip Blumberg as the organization’s new CEO. Blumberg will take over in mid-October, following Suzanne Conrad’s 28 years in the role. Blumberg’s most recent role was chief clinic …
Read MoreNew group formed to tackle homelessness in Polk County
The first steps in a five-year strategic plan to address homelessness in Polk County have been taken by a group committed to ensuring that everyone in the county has a safe place to call home.…
Read MoreBatch and Build watershed for improved water quality starts
Construction is starting on a “batch and build” water quality project in Tama and Grundy counties. This project, led by Heartland Co-op, will include the installation of 14 saturated buffers and four bioreactors. These proven …
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