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USDA releases rules for industrial hemp

The U.S. Agriculture Department released the domestic hemp production program rules required by the 2018 Farm Bill, Radio Iowa reports. The plan allows hemp producers to use the department’s programs for production, including loans, crop insurance …

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Never Settle Coalition launches tomorrow

The Never Settle Coalition is hosting a launch party tomorrow in Des Moines. The organization explains its purpose in its event invite: “Research shows that 1 in 2 women say they’ve settled. Settled for what …

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Bankers Trust partners with Link Associates on accessible home

Link Associates, a community-based nonprofit that provides services for people with intellectual disabilities, broke ground this morning on a new 1,400-square-foot, fully handicapped-accessible house in Des Moines that will become home for four Link clients. …

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Report: Few cities preparing for aging population

Our population is aging, but few cities are prepared to serve older residents, reports Richard Eisenberg of MarketWatch.

According to a new report released by the Milken Institute for the Future of Aging, a scant number…
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Urbandale officials to consider revamped affordable housing project west of Merle Hay Mall

A view from the southeast of the proposed Merle Hay Apartments that would include 43 two- and three-bedroom units. Construction of the building, if approved by the Urbandale City Council, would begin in early 2020. Architectural …

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Athene employees distribute coats, winter boots to four Des Moines schools

The Athene USA Charitable Foundation, through its signature Coats & Boots program, last week donated more than 1,600 coats and winter boots to all students at Cattell, McKinley, Howe and Studebaker Elementary schools in Greater …

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USO to open first Iowa center at Camp Dodge

The USO, the nonprofit organization that provides programs, services and entertainment tours to U.S. service members, announced plans to open its newest USO Center at Camp Dodge in Johnston. According to the USO, the Camp …

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Ruan breaks ground for Ankeny operating center

Ruan held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Monday for its new Ankeny operating center, which is scheduled to be completed in September 2020. The center at 2005 S.E. Corporate Woods Drive will serve as Ruan’s flagship …

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Nov. 6: Trolling is the New Trying: Zero-Dollar Marketing in the Age of Authenticity

Host: Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association
About: Social listening strategy varies brand to brand depending on what the job to be done is. That focus could be understanding positive or negative sentiment toward …

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Reynolds decides against executive action on e-cigarette sales

Radio Iowa: Gov. Kim Reynolds has ruled out issuing an executive order that would restrict electronic cigarette sales, citing the legal challenges that similar efforts in other states have faced. “Right now I’m not going to …