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ONE GOOD READ: Taking iPhone14 on roller coasters may trigger false crash report
If you have a new iPhone 14 you may want to hand it off to a friend before getting on a roller coaster. The next-generation smartphone from Apple is equipped with crash detection and automatically …
Read MoreIowa pipeline regulators reject tribe’s request for environmental impact study
Des Moines Register: Iowa regulators have declined a Winnebago tribal request that Summit Carbon Solutions conduct a state-level environmental impact study of its proposed $4.5 billion carbon-capture pipeline across Iowa. The Iowa Utilities Board said Thursday …
Read MoreTyson closing offices in Sioux City area, eliminating about 500 white-collar jobs
Hoover library leads list of recent Destination Iowa grant recipients
The state of Iowa recently announced another $14.1 million in grants through the Destination Iowa program for projects that will improve the quality of life in communities and attract visitors and new residents. The $100 million …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index remains unchanged in August
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index remained unchanged from July to August, at 109.6. The monthly diffusion index increased to 50.0 in August from 25.0 in July.
The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index recorded a 0.21% …
NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Problems plaguing metaverse app, memos show
You may have read a story I wrote this week about applications the metaverse can have in the business world, but this story from Insider suggests there is work to do before the app becomes widely available. My story …
Read MoreEnglish language learning grant program announced
A new grant program has been announced that is designed to reduce language barriers in the workforce. According to a news release, the Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program, announced Wednesday, is designed to provide programs …
Read More‘Mad About Money’ educational program to perform at Iowa middle schools
The Iowa Insurance Division and the National Theatre for Children have partnered to educate and inspire Iowa students and their families. This fall, professional actors from NTC will visit about 50 middle schools with live …
Read MoreWatch a replay of our Fearless Focus: Risk-taking conversation
Did you miss our Fearless Focus conversation yesterday? We talked about why women are hesitant to take risks, and discussed tips on how to overcome a fear of failure.
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State announces more than $450K in grants for rural Iowa initiatives
More than $450,000 in grants has been awarded to support initiatives from child care and housing to workforce attraction in rural Iowa, the governor’s office announced Thursday. Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg said in a news …
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