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Sens. Harkin and Dole to headline ADA 30th anniversary virtual rally

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement is joining the Dole Institute of Politics, Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate and George Bush Presidential Library & Museum to host a virtual …

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State awards $2.6M in Catalyst funding to rejuvenate Iowa downtowns

The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded $2.6 million in Community Catalyst Building Remediation grants to 26 Iowa communities this week. The program was initiated in 2018 by IEDA, and designates $100,000 per community for redevelopment, …

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Guest opinion: Take a stand in your own way

Lyric X-Press is a music group of a variety of artists whose goals are to break boundaries with their talents through music expression. I’m Brian Clark, better known as Brian Clark Music, founder and leader …

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Which Iowa hospitals advance equality? Civic leadership, value part of new rankings

Delivering high-quality care is not enough for hospitals to excel at serving and supporting their communities, according to a new nationwide study of hospitals. 

The new ranking of U.S. hospitals considers civic leadership and value …

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Thousands of Iowa jobs protected by Paycheck Protection Program, newly released data shows

The U.S. Small Business Administration today released some information about the Paycheck Protection Program, designed to help small companies retain workers during the pandemic. The chart shows the number of Iowa companies that received loans, …

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IEDA awards $21.9 million for historic preservation

Fifteen projects have been awarded nearly $22 million in historic preservation tax credits, the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced today. The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program provides a state income tax credit for the restoration …

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Premier Retirement Plan Advisors acquires Missouri adviser firm

Premier Retirement Plan Advisors, a West Des Moines investment adviser firm, has acquired the financial advisory business of R. Patrick Cargill, an adviser based in St. Joseph, Mo. Premier’s president, J.R. Phillips, said the acquisition …

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Latcham promoted to executive director for Anawim Housing

Cynthia Latcham has been named executive director of Anawim Housing, officially beginning her duties last month. Latcham previously held the position of director of programs and services at the agency, which provides permanent, supportive housing …

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Solar energy investment program under way in Warren County

A program that will help Warren County residents and businesses pool their purchase power to lower the price for installing solar power is launching this month. According to a news release, the Grow Solar Warren …

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Food Bank, Orchestrate Hospitality, local nonprofits to provide meals to D.M. families

The Food Bank of Iowa, Orchestrate Hospitality and four local nonprofits — Urban Dreams, New Life Center, Catholic Charities and St. Vincent de Paul — are partnering to provide free hot meals to Des Moines …