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Reynolds announces $1 million in funding to expand career academies

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced a $1 million funding opportunity to expand career academy programs across the state in an effort to prepare more high school students for success in the workforce.

Career academies are …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 28, 2020
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Potential closure of ISU dormitory to be decided in March

Iowa State Daily: Iowa State University is considering closing its Oak-Elm Residence Hall because of a high vacancy rate in dormitories throughout campus. Peter Englin, assistant vice president of residence halls, said vacancies have been on …
By BPC Staff | Feb 28, 2020
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Applications open for 2021 Youth Leadership Initiative class

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is accepting applications for the Youth Leadership Initiative Class of 2021. Soon-to-be high school sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute’s Youth …
By BPC Staff | Feb 28, 2020
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Farm Bureau to host alternative farming conference March 28

Farms that grow strawberries, hops, cut flowers and mushrooms? No, it’s not California — it’s the type of crop diversity found on family farms right here in Iowa. For those seeking to explore ways to …
By BPC Staff | Feb 28, 2020
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MPO seeks input on local transportation projects

Greater Des Moines residents are invited to share their opinions on which local transportation projects they would like to see receive funding from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Nineteen projects are under consideration, …
By BPC Staff | Feb 28, 2020
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Ivy College of Business’ full-time MBA achieves gender equity

The incoming class for the full-time Master of Business Administration program at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business marks a milestone that a majority of MBA programs nationwide are still aspiring to reach — …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Feb 28, 2020
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Deere denies allegations that tractor design led to fire

Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Deere & Co. is denying that a design flaw led to catastrophic fires in one of its models. In its response to a lawsuit brought by three South Dakota farmers, Moline, Ill.-based …
By BPC Staff | Feb 27, 2020
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Iowa might end tax credits for owner-occupied historic homes

Radio Iowa: The head of the Iowa Economic Development Authority says state tax credits for the restoration of historic properties should no longer be available to Iowans who plan to live in the property. IEDA Director …
By BPC Staff | Feb 27, 2020
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Tickets available for Iowa Environmental Council’s 25th anniversary celebration tonight

More than 130 environmental, community and business leaders will gather tonight to celebrate 25 years of success for the state’s largest environmental coalition. The Iowa Environmental Council will host the event at the Greater Des …
By BPC Staff | Feb 27, 2020
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Des Moines Public Library part of solidarity event for transgender students

Today, Feb. 27, thousands of parents, educators, elected officials and allies will join in solidarity with transgender and gender-expansive students by hosting school and community readings of “I Am Jazz,” a children’s book by transgender teen trailblazer Jazz …
By BPC Staff | Feb 27, 2020