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Reynolds approves CARES Act funds for job training

Gov. Kim Reynolds this week announced $5 million in funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to support the Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund, a move that’s drawing praise from AMOS, a broad-based organization of …

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Indianola, Stanton named Iowa Great Places

Indianola and Staton have received the Iowa Great Places designation, an award that recognizes communities that cultivate their unique and authentic qualities of their neighborhoods and districts, making them attractive places to live and work. …

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Passport to Prosperity 2020 honorees, events schedule announced

The Iowa International Center has announced its 2020 Passport to Prosperity honorees and its schedule of activities to be held during Passport to Prosperity Week on Sept. 21-27. Passport to Prosperity recognizes immigrants and refugees for their …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Local business turns complaints into conversation piece

“Last month, a sign appeared in front of La Carreta, a Mexican restaurant in Marshalltown. It read Black Lives Matter, No human is illegal and other human rights phrases. Alfonso Medina owns and works at …

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For $1, Vinton buys Iowa Braille School to launch $20 million development project

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Vinton Mayor Bud Maynard presented the Iowa Board of Regents a check for $1 Thursday to buy the 11-building, 40-acre Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School campus. It was the first dollar of …

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Workforce drug test positivity among U.S. workers highest in 16 years

The percentage of positive marijuana drug tests among U.S. workers rose by 11% across nearly all employee testing categories in 2019, according to an analysis released Tuesday by Quest Diagnostics Inc., Business Insurance magazine reported. In its …

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Delta Dental of Iowa offers grant assistance for practices affected by Aug. 10 derecho

To provide immediate financial assistance to dental practices that incurred losses from the Aug. 10 derecho storms, Delta Dental of Iowa’s Disaster Assistance Grant Program is making grants available to its network dentists. Delta Dental …

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Iowa DOT makes appointment-only license renewals permanent

Des Moines Register: After receiving positive feedback about the decision to do away with walk-in service at driver’s license centers due to the coronavirus, Iowa Department of Transportation leadership announced Wednesday they plan to eliminate walk-ins …

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SEC broadens definition of ‘accredited investor’ to include securities license holders

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday expanded the pool of sophisticated investors who can purchase unregistered securities, a move that drew criticism from the two Democratic SEC members and investor advocates, Investment News reported. Under the …

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Coalition of U.S. small business owners calls on Congress to strengthen paid leave laws

With the unprecedented health threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. small business owners are calling for a sustainable paid leave foundation to support their efforts to maintain safe workplaces and public spaces. Organizations representing hundreds …