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Businessolver launches voluntary benefits partnership program

West Des Moines-based Businessolver announced it has launched the Pinnacle Program, a platform to make it easier for its clients to connect with preferred voluntary benefits carriers and partners. The Pinnacle Program will make it easier for …

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Jordan Creek Elementary earns Lighthouse School certification

West Des Moines Community Schools’ Jordan Creek Elementary has earned Lighthouse School certification from FranklinCovey, joining 11 other Lighthouse schools in Iowa and 519 worldwide.  The certification is a significant benchmark for schools in the Leader …

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Reynolds order aids biodiesel sales

Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed an executive order requiring new diesel cars in the state’s fleet to be models that can burn B20 biodiesel, a 20% blend. “If we are serious about reducing greenhouse gas …

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Second round of Employer Innovation Fund grants totals $568,000

The state of Iowa has awarded a second round of grants from the Employer Innovation Fund, a component of the Future Ready Iowa program aimed at furthering postsecondary education and training by employers. Today, Gov. …

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Dec. 10: Lifting the Veil panel discussion on mental health

Host: dsm Magazine
About: Register to attend dsm Magazine’s third annual Lifting the Veil publication release and panel discussion. This year’s publication is largely centered on children’s mental health and the challenges and opportunities we …

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Towel left inside University of Iowa cancer patient brings $1.2 million deal

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A surgical towel and silver staple left inside a Burlington cancer patient after an operation at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will cost a $1.2 million settlement, the state agreed Monday. …

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Federal judge halts enforcement of Iowa ‘ag gag’ law

Cedar Rapids Gazette: For the second time in less than a year, a federal court has halted enforcement of an Iowa law that backers say is needed to protect farms from deceptive trespassers but critics say …

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Bank Iowa closes on First State Bank of Colfax acquisition

Bank Iowa Corp. said Monday it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of First State Bank of Colfax. The purchase of the $65 million community bank, which began operating under the Bank Iowa name on …

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Delta Dental expands DeltaVision plans to individuals, family members

Delta Dental of Iowa announced that it has extended enrollment in its vision plan, DeltaVision, to individuals and families beginning with the 2020 plan year. The comprehensive vision care insurance plan has been offered to …

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Carver Charitable Trust commits $350,125 for ISU research on respiratory virus

The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust has committed $350,125 for Iowa State University research to advance research of the role vitamin A plays in boosting the immune system’s response to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The virus is …