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Schwartz to lead homeless nonprofit Joppa

Dave Schwartz, former CEO of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, has been hired by the Des Moines nonprofit Joppa, whose mission is to help end homelessness in Central Iowa. Schwartz, a former insurance executive, led the …

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University of Northern Iowa drops controversial conference

Cedar Rapids Gazette: University of Northern Iowa administrators have decided to no longer host an annual conference featuring the controversial technique “facilitated communication.” “The academic leadership at UNI has met to discuss our practices with conferences …

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Iowa House Democrats look for new leader

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Senate Democrats are sticking with their leaders but House Democrats will have a new representative in charge when the 88th General Assembly opens its two-year run in January with Republicans again controlling both …

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Rockwell Collins awarded Air Force DIGAR contract

Corridor Business Journal: Cedar Rapids-based Rockwell Collins has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to provide its latest-generation Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receiver, or DIGAR. The DIGAR receivers will provide reliable navigation …

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Iowa’s ‘Fund of Funds’ closes out after 15 years

Established in 2003, the state’s venture capital initiative “Iowa Fund of Funds” is slowly winding down after the Iowa Executive Council voted 4-0 to dissociate the fund with its governing entities, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. …

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Smart Start Workshop for business founders set for Dec. 1

The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, the Ames Chamber of Commerce and America’s Small Business Development Center at Iowa State are co-hosting a free workshop aimed at members of the public interested in establishing their …

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Ethanol producers see futures fall

U.S. ethanol producers are bearish on the market for biofuels as U.S. ethanol hit the lowest level in more than a decade, Reuters reported. The trade war with China and federal policies that ethanol producers claim …

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McClintock receives AARP Andrus Award

Barbara McClintock of Des Moines was named the 2018 winner of the AARP Andrus Award, the organization’s top volunteer award. She received $1,000 to present to her charity of choice, Aging Resources of Central Iowa. …

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IWCC board member to chair national organization

The Association of Community College Trustees has elected Connie Hornbeck as the 2019 board chair. The nonprofit educational association of governing boards represents more than 6,500 elected and appointed trustees who govern more than 1,200 …

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Reynolds makes judicial appointment

Angela Doyle has been appointed as a district judge in Iowa Judicial Election District 2B, according to a release from the office of Gov. Kim Reynolds. Doyle, of Fort Dodge, received her undergraduate and law …

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