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UnityPoint Health-Des Moines selected for national clinical initiative

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines has been selected to participate in “National Initiative VII”:  Teaming for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.” The initiative is sponsored by the Alliance of Independent Academic Medical Centers, a national membership organization of independent teaching …

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GAO report cites heightened elder abuse; Grassley calls for reforms

Abuse deficiencies cited in nursing homes more than doubled between 2014 and 2017, according to a Government Accountability Office report released today. Gaps in oversight by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services were among the issues …

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DART, HIRTA team to offer vanpools

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority and the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency are teaming to expand vanpool service in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story and Warren Counties under DART’s RideShare program. …

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Clive Community Foundation seeks grant requests

The Clive Community Foundation will begin accepting grant requests from qualifying organizations starting Aug. 1. Fund requests will be accepted through Oct. 1, with financial awards granted in early December. The foundation plays a key …

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FEMA opens additional assistance to public entities for spring floods

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making additional assistance available to public entities and nonprofits in six counties affected by severe weather between March 12 and June 15, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced this week. Appanoose, Davis, Henry, …

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Gayman won’t seek reelection to Urbandale council

Urbandale City Councilman Tom Gayman will not seek re-election in November. He joined the council in 2007, has lived in the suburb for 34 years, and has had leadership roles that included chairing the DART …

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Lottery losers could get paid after lottery scam lawsuit settles for $4.3 million

Des Moines Register: A class-action lawsuit to benefit potentially millions of owners of losing tickets linked to the largest lottery scam in U.S. history has been settled for $4.3 million, according to a statement sent by …

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Nominations sought for Iowa Nonprofit Awards

Volunteer Iowa has opened nominations for the 2019 Iowa Nonprofit Awards. The awards program recognizes nonprofit organizations and professionals, philanthropic organizations, national service and volunteer programs, and local collaborations for their efforts to address community …

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Iowa Workers’ Comp launches web-based filing system

The Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation has launched a web-based filing system for attorneys, workers, employers and insurers. The new Workers’ Compensation Electronic System will allow the division to transition from paper filing to electronic …

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National Pork Board names Flint VP of engagement and outreach

The National Pork Board has named Jerry Flint as vice president of engagement and outreach, effective Aug. 1. Flint, who has a doctorate in crop science from the University of Kentucky, joins the Pork Checkoff …