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Iowa Safe Schools’ survey finds less than half of LGBTQ youth plan to stay in Iowa after high school
A recent report from the nonprofit Iowa Safe Schools indicates a feeling of a lack of belonging in Iowa for LGBTQ youth, which could lead to workforce issues in the future.
Iowa Safe Schools’ Student …
Read MoreEPA allows year-round E15
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 28 issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline nationwide during the summer driving season. E15 is gasoline blended with 15% ethanol and is typically …
Read MoreMercy College of Health Sciences launching new nursing degree
Des Moines-based Mercy College of Health Sciences is starting a new Master of Science in Nursing – Education degree in the fall. As the demand for skilled, compassionate nurses continues to rise, so does the …
Read MoreDocuments reveal possible conversion of downtown Wells Fargo buildings
Des Moines hosts hundreds for Academic Decathlon National Finals
For the first time in 35 years, the U.S. Academic Decathlon National Finals will be in Des Moines. The competition will run from May 1-3 at the Iowa Events Center. Catch Des Moines has announced …
Read MorePleasant Hill hires new library director
Alex Coggeshell has been hired as library director by the city of Pleasant Hill. Coggeshell replaces John Lerdal, who retired earlier this year after serving 34 years as the community’s library director. Coggeshell …
Read MoreBankers Trust names new CFO
Bankers Trust has hired Brett Hartema as its next chief financial officer, succeeding Kip Albertson, who is retiring from the role on Wednesday.
Albertson was honored as the Business Record’s 2025 Deloitte CFO …
Read MoreAg research foundation, Ames startup developing avian influenza vaccine for cows
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Genvax Technologies, an animal vaccine startup located in Ames, are investing $278,163 into a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research grant to develop an avian influenza vaccine for …
Read MoreYoung Women’s Resource Center and Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale team up for fundraiser
YWRC and Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale announced a new partnership to revive a 60-year community book sale fundraiser. Planned Parenthood used to run the book sale before it was taken over by Altoona’s Caring Hands …
Read MoreDrake opens new Johansen Student Center
Drake University has opened its new Johansen Student Center, …
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