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Iowa Supreme Court to release abortion decision Friday
The Iowa Supreme Court will release a critical decision related to abortion rights on Friday, according to a list of expected opinions published online by the court. The court’s decision could potentially ban most abortions …
Read MoreIowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.7%
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was 2.7%, the same as it was in April, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.
Overall, 46,300 Iowans were unemployed in May; in May 2022, 41,500 Iowans were unemployed.…
Read More30 mini-grants awarded for Iowa Farm to Summer “Root for Radishes!” campaign
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has granted $300 mini-grants to 30 sponsors participating in the Iowa Farm to Summer campaign, “Root for Radishes!” These grants aim to support the purchase of local …
Read MoreFirst MainStreet Insurance adds four new Iowa agencies
Cedar Rapids-based insurance broker First MainStreet Insurance, an affiliate of TrueNorth Cos., added four new agencies across Iowa during the first quarter of 2023. First MainStreet acquired Lauer & Lauer Insurance, based in West Union. …
Read MoreInterest rates see no change following Federal Reserve meeting
After 10 consecutive interest rate hikes over the last 15 months, the Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to leave its key interest rate at about 5.1% to determine how higher borrowing rates have affected inflation, the Associated …
Read MoreBusiness Record 6-9-23
What they’re checking out: Week of June 9
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreVermeer celebrates opening of new Global Parts Distribution Center
PELLA — Vermeer Corp., a maker of machinery for the agricultural and industrial sectors, celebrated the opening of its new Global Parts Distribution Center recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speeches and tours.
After construction began …
Read MoreVia Health Services answers the call for long-term memory care needs
The story has been far too common across Iowa throughout the last year.
Month after month, news of another nursing home closure leaves communities and families scrambling to find care for loved ones. Since the …
Read MoreBusiness Record 6-2-23
Cover Story: Via Health Services answers the call for long-term memory care needs
Focus: Health Care
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