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Reconstruction of Fleur Drive begins today

Des Moines Register: The yearslong process to reconstruct Fleur Drive will begin today. Phase 1 of the project will replace the “severely deteriorated pavement” in Fleur Drive’s northbound lanes from Watrous Avenue to Bell Avenue, according …

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UnitedHealthcare pulling out of Iowa’s private Medicaid management program

Des Moines Register: More than 425,000 poor or disabled Iowans will soon have to switch health insurance carriers. UnitedHealthcare, which manages health care for more than two-thirds of Iowans on Medicaid, is leaving the market, Gov. …

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Mercy College symposium to focus on medicinal cannabis

Want to learn more about the medicinal uses of cannabis? Mercy College of Health Sciences will explore the issues during its 14th Annual Research Symposium this afternoon, April 1. Attendees will gain an understanding of …

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Iowa trucking companies step up to aid Midwest flood recovery

As parts of Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas are dealing with massive flooding, Iowa’s trucking industry has stepped up and offered valuable assistance. According to information collected by the Iowa Motor Truck Association, more than 100 trucks …

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Tickets available for MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala

The 2019 MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala produced by MercyOne Des Moines Foundation will take place June 13 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Des Moines. The 10th gala …

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IBC survey: Optimism rises, talent a challenge

The Iowa Business Council’s overall index in the first quarter rose to 65.5 from 64.8 at the end of last year. 

Anything above 50 is considered positive. Read the full results here. 

The council represents the …

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Guest opinion: The five lessons my mentees have taught me

By Cindy Hughes Anliker | Associate director, marketing and communications, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Iowa

I have been a mentor for most of my life. It started when I became a big sister. As the first of three …

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Guest opinion: Helping women thrive in the workplace

By Dorene MacVey | Owner, ithrive31

It’s not a new notion that women should support each other. In our current environment, it’s becoming more common to hear things like “Your circle should want to see you …

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Registration open for final Ready to Run session

Women interested in running for elected office, serving in appointed office or becoming more involved in community leadership can register now for the final day of workshops of this year’s Ready to Run campaign training …

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Scholbrock appointed to Workforce Development board

Mason City Globe Gazette: LuAnn Scholbrock of Lake Mills was appointed to the Iowa Workforce Development Board by Gov. Kim Reynolds for a four-year term beginning in May. Scholbrock is the business development director for …