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May 3: First Friday with Terrie Kohl

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Each First Friday, attendees will hear the stories of savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs. In a laid-back environment, catch words of wisdom from women and men who …

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In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 4-22-19

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The Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District organization, which will celebrate its first decade of operation this month, has created a new position to drive and facilitate the strategic vision and development of …

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Survey reveals small business benefits trends for 2019

With a continued swell of employment opportunities available to them this year, job candidates may be seeking multiple employment offers. Consequently, it’s more important than ever that businesses offer competitive compensation packages with benefits that …

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On The Rise: 4-22-19

heri Allen (pictured)
UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital
Hired as director of surgical services
Sioux City

Rachael Miller
Primary Health Care
Promoted to human resources manager
Des Moines

Teri Ernst & Courtney Work
Preserved
Founded the …

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Greater Des Moines is fastest-growing Midwest metro

Greater Des Moines is once again the fastest-growing major Midwest metro area. The area grew 1.6% in 2018, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Greater Des Moines Partnership announced. The …

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Historic rehab proposed for Argonne Apartments in downtown Des Moines

The Des Moines City Council will vote Monday on the preliminary terms of a development agreement that would lead to a $7.7 million historic renovation of the Argonne Apartment Building and its commercial units at …

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April 22: Stand Up Against Hunger with Willie Farrell and Friends

Host: Urbandale Food Pantry
About: The Urbandale Food Pantry’s annual fundraiser, a night of comedy, at the Funny Bone Comedy Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. with entertainment starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. …

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UI reverses promise to pay contractor in Children’s Hospital dispute

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Backed up by the Board of Regents, the University of Iowa is continuing to refuse making court-ordered payment to one of its contractors for work on the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, accusing the …

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Iowa 4-H accused of systemic racism, cultural discrimination

Former Iowa 4-H director John-Paul Chaisson-Cárdenas has filed a lawsuit against Iowa State University, home of the ISU Extension office, which oversees the state 4-H, alleging he was repeatedly harassed and ultimately fired because of …

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Iowa unemployment rate stands at 2.4%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.4% in March, a bit lower than the 2.7% in March 2018. Nationally, employment in March stood at 3.8%. The number of unemployed Iowans increased to 40,500 in …

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