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ICON receives $1M boost from federal government for Fleur Drive dam project
Grants connect schools with local fresh food
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is providing $2,000 grants for schools to buy fresh food from local farmers, according to a news release. The grants will go to 137 school districts and …
Read MoreBook by Ruth Harkin publishes in September
Many Iowans may not know that Ruth Harkin was first elected to public office before her husband, former Sen. Tom Harkin. Ruth Harkin was the first woman to become the Story County attorney, and she …
Read MoreIEDA awards nearly $1.7 million in arts and culture grants
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has announced awards of $1,678,389 from seven grant programs to strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries, and provide Iowans access to cultural experiences.
According to a news release, the …
Read MoreFirst MainStreet Insurance adds two new Iowa agencies
First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth companies based in Cedar Rapids, has added three new agencies, including two in Iowa. Pedersen Insurance located in Nevada, Iowa joined on July 1 and Jarod Pedersen …
Read MoreNew name, new contest announced for Iowa education-savings program
College Savings Iowa is now ISave 529, says the state treasurer’s office, which operates the state’s 529 plan program. A 529 plan is a type of investment account used to save for tuition, room and …
Read MoreSuzanne Zutter named executive director for Families Forward
A Des Moines social services nonprofit has hired its next executive director. Suzanne Zutter took over the top role at Families Forward on Wednesday, according to a news release. She replaces Tim Shanahan, who retired …
Read MoreBucs to move to MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex for 2024-25 season
Iowa Safe Schools announces Workplace Safety Index
Iowa Safe Schools has announced the launch of the Workplace Safety Index, a program intended to provide employers with tools to ensure a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace for current and potential LGBTQ employees. The …
Read MorePartnership workforce study shows Gen Z confident in employers’ ability to ‘upskill,’ AI most important future technical skill
Des Moines-area Gen Zers are the demographic most confident in their employer’s ability to successfully train workers on future skills, while Millennials expressed the least confidence, according to a new study by the Greater Des …
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