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Cases of children ingesting dangerous magnets skyrocket

A popular magnetic desk toy is leading to more children’s injuries and even deaths from magnet ingestions, the Washington Post reports. The number of children ingesting rare-earth magnets — powerful tiny balls that are a popular desk …

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Drake law school to launch refugee clinical program

Drake University Law School announced it will launch a refugee clinical program this spring as an addition to its current legal assistance programs at the Drake Legal Clinic. Law students will have the opportunity for experiential learning …

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Committee releases list of 12 applicants to fill Iowa Supreme Court vacancy

Twelve Iowans will be interviewed by the State Judicial Nominating Commission in January to fill the vacancy on the Iowa Supreme Court that occurred upon the death of Chief Justice Mark Cady. The 17-member commission …

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Primrose Schools to enter Iowa market with Ankeny school

Early education provider Primrose Schools announced it will open its first Iowa location in Ankeny in January. The Primrose School of Ankeny at Prairie Trail, which will serve more than 200 students ages 6 weeks …

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Business Record Hiring: Senior Staff Writer

Date Posted December 26, 2019 Industry Newspapers / Wires, Magazines / Publishing Specialty Other Job Status Full-time Salary Negotiable Website http://www.businessrecord.com       Description:

We are seeking a full-time journalist to cover economic development …

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First Day Hikes planned to celebrate Iowa State Park Centennial

On Jan. 1, 49 state parks are hosting First Day Hikes to mark the start of 2020, the Iowa state park centennial. “We are excited for this opportunity for park visitors to help us celebrate …

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State AG: Consumers ‘dazed and confused’ over hemp and CBD laws

The state attorney general’s office is reminding consumers, farmers and businesses that all products containing cannabidiol are classified as controlled substances and illegal in Iowa, the office said in a statement. The 2019 Iowa Hemp …

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Iowa farmers ‘cautiously optimistic’ for year ahead after 2019 flooding

Southwest Iowa farmers are preparing for next year after suffering big losses from this year’s Missouri River flooding, Iowa Public Radio reports. Flooding in southwest Iowa destroyed almost 2 million bushels of corn and half …

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Business leaders share lessons learned in 2019

As we wrap up 2019, we asked our audience to share a lesson learned this year. We also asked them to make a bold prediction about their industry in 10 years. Here’s what they told …

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Celebrate Iowa Gala raises more than $150,000, launches 1857 Society

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs’ eighth Celebrate Iowa Gala raised more than $150,000 to go toward the State Historical Society of Iowa and State Historical Museum of Iowa, the organization announced this week. The …