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Des Moines Art Center examines art through science in new collection

A new exhibition opening at the Des Moines Art Center will explore female artists inspired by science research, the organization announced this week. “Researchers: Women artists inspired by science,” curated by Laura Burkhalter, will be …

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Kappos hired by Waukee as assistant public works director

Sara Kappos recently was hired by the city of Waukee as its new assistant public works director of engineering. Kappos, who began her new job on Jan. 28, will oversee the completion of public improvement …

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Report: Immigrants in Iowa increase in voting power, help reverse state’s population decline

The number of immigrant residents in Iowa who are eligible to vote increased by 13.8 percent, or 7,743 people, between 2017 and 2018, according to new data released by New American Economy. The bipartisan immigration …

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D.C.-based organization making false claims regarding Iowa voter registration, secretary of state’s office says

A Washington D.C.-based organization is making false claims about Iowa’s voter registration data, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said in a critical statement this afternoon. Judicial Watch is falsely claiming that total registration numbers …

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Over half of regents students now graduate in four years

Cedar Rapids Gazette: More students that attend Iowa’s three public universities are graduating within four years but work still needs to done to show improvement in the graduation rates of racial and ethnic minorities, according …

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Kemin names new president of Kemin AquaScience

Kemin Industries has appointed Leo Xie-Lei as president of Kemin AquaScience, the company’s global business unit that serves the aquaculture industry. Xie-Lei succeeds Kemin AquaScience’s first president, KP Philip, who will continue to lead strategic projects for …

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Nominations open for 2021 Community Leadership Program

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is seeking nominations for the Community Leadership Program Class of 2021, which begins in August. The program prepares leaders from across Greater Des Moines to be effective stewards for …

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Willis Automotive acquiring Beneventi Chevrolet

Willis Automotive, a dealership with campuses in Clive and Waukee, is buying Granger-based Beneventi Chevrolet, Willis officials announced today. The addition of the Chevrolet line of vehicles will enable Willis Automotive to expand their offerings …

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Today’s the day – Iowa Caucuses news roundup

News vans are practically on every street in downtown Des Moines – at least for today. You don’t have to ask any Iowan why. All are well aware of the first-in-the-nation status after more than …

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Bureau to share women’s stories through new interactive project

Last week, the United States Women’s Bureau kicked off its centennial year, and to commemorate the milestone, the bureau also announced a new interactive project that will give working women across the country an opportunity …

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