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Polk County announces multi-year funding commitment to World Food Prize
The Polk County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a multi-year grant of $75,000 annually to the World Food Prize Foundation for at least the next three fiscal years, starting July 2025. The funds come …
Read MoreIowa launching new system for processing unemployment claims
Iowa is shuttering its decades-old system for processing unemployment insurance claims, replacing it with a system that is expected to make it easier for Iowans to file for joblessness benefits and look for jobs.
Since …
Read MoreSTEM Advisory Council awards $200,000 in grants for new pilot program
The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education today announced 12 STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) programs have been awarded over $200,000 in grants for a new summer pilot …
Read MoreGov. Reynolds advances child care solutions with full-day continuum of care grants and new statewide fund
Last week, Gov. Kim Reynolds launched a new Statewide Solutions fund to extend the Child Care Assistance pilot program. This fund allows individuals and Iowa businesses to contribute funds to boost child care workforce wages. …
Read MoreCity of Clive appoints new city council member
The Clive City Council announced the unanimous appointment of Breanne Hocker to the Clive City Council. The appointment was made at the May 22 Clive City Council meeting. The vacancy followed former council member Srikant …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index sees decrease in March
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.2% to 106.8 in March from 107.0 in February.
When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 are …
Read MoreState awards $24M in grants for literacy efforts
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced over $24 million in subgrants to support Iowa school districts and public charter schools in developing and implementing plans to improve student reading proficiency. The …
Read MoreMeals from the Heartland to host fifth annual charity golf tournament
Meals from the Heartland will host its fifth annual charity golf tournament on June 19 at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Grimes. The event, open to individual players or groups of four, includes lunch and …
Read MoreBusinesses split on PBM bill sent to governor
A bill that aims to help pharmacists with rising costs has been met with opposition from business groups claiming the legislation will raise health care costs for employers and their employees.
The Iowa House and …
Read MoreTop 4 finalists announced for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has named four finalists in its 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition. The finalists are:
Butter Braid Pastry – Country Maid, Inc., West Bend CHC Chocolate Pump…Read More