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Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is opening a new round of grant funding through its Summer Youth Internship Program. The program helps nonprofits, educational institutions, employers and others provide internship programs in one of the state’s …
MidAmerican Energy, in an effort to address what it describes as a “looming energy supply shortfall” is proposing to build a $600 million natural gas-fired combustion turbine project in Adair County and increase its solar …
Sammons Financial Group announced that it donated nearly $4.7 million to charitable organizations in its corporate locations, including more than $1.2 million to Central Iowa organizations. The organizations include the Community Outreach Program, United Way, …
West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble has launched the Race to 72,000, an initiative that aims to collect 72,000 donated canned goods for the West Des Moines Human Services Food Pantry. Throughout February, teams will …
In 2023, Iowa lawmakers passed legislation that changed Iowa’s property tax system and budgeting process for cities and counties. The legislation, which received bipartisan support, was signed into law in May 2023.
A key feature …
A record number of Iowa Department of Transportation snowplows were hit by vehicles during last Wednesday’s snowstorm, the Iowa DOT said in a news release.There were 15 snowplow strikes during the Feb. 12 storm, …
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is asking for public input on which of 27 local transportation projects should receive federal grant funding. Public comments will be open through Feb. 28. The MPO …
Jennifer Hahn and Robert Palmer were named the Citizen of the Year and Emerging Citizen of the Year, respectively, by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and city of West Des Moines. Hahn, a …
Kim Grzywacz, sales director for Des Moines-based CIT Signature Transportation, has received the Patti Lloyd Lifetime Volunteer Award from the American Bus Association (ABA). The award recognizes Grzywacz’s dedication, leadership and influence in the motorcoach …
The Iowa Department of Education announced it is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides meals and snacks to children in low-income areas of the state during the summer months. The U.S. Department …
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