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State of Iowa has no data to support Medicaid savings claim, health care official says

Cedar Rapids Gazette: As Iowa Medicaid Enterprises Director Michael Randol continues to assure lawmakers and the public that the state’s managed-care model is saving money, the Iowa Hospital Association contends the director has no data to …

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Polaris says it might move some motorcycle production from Iowa to Poland

Associated Press: Polaris Industries said Friday that it is considering moving some of its Iowa production of motorcycles out of the country because of European tariffs, just days after Harley-Davidson announced a similar move. A spokeswoman …

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West Des Moines performing arts leader Staplin dies

Phyllis Staplin, a driving force for the arts and education, died June 29 after battling acute leukemia. She was 78. Staplin, who retired from West Des Moines Community Schools in 2012 after a 33-year career, …

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Two Iowa teachers receive national award for math and science teaching

Two Iowa teachers have been selected to receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the Iowa Department of Education announced. Zachry Christensen, a math interventionist and instructional coach at Perkins Elementary School in Des …

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Workiva announces partnership with European management firm

Data solutions firm Workiva announced a new partnership with Baringa Partners, a London-based independent management consulting firm. Workiva and Baringa Partners will collaborate to help companies automate risk and compliance processes, Workiva said in a statement, assisting …

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Recommended reads (and a power-ful listen)

If you’re working this week, the schedule looks a little goofy with good ol’ Independence Day in the middle. Here are a few options of interesting articles and an NPR broadcast to consider. We’ll keep …

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Lift IOWA: Events to note in July

July 5: Open Coffee
Host: Washington Chamber of Commerce
About: Join an open discussion about fostering creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship in Washington. For more information, visit chamber.washingtoniowa.org or call (319) 653-4712.
When: 8-9 a.m.
Where: Dodici’s Shop,…
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Guest Opinion: Gen X and millennial females — stronger together

By Betsy McCloskey | Partner, Plaid Swan Inc.

Right now, in 2018, there are four generations trying to work together in most organizations. Baby boomers and Gen Xers have likely taken over the company’s corner offices and …

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Guest Opinion: #MeToo, mentorship and the workplace

By Kate Juelfs | Director of service, Foster Group

Sheryl Sandberg, through Leanin.org and SurveyMonkey, recently shared findings from a survey aimed at understanding the impact of #metoo in the workplace, particularly as it relates to …

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Mary Campos honored with Democratic Party award

Mary Campos (pictured), an activist for women and children’s rights, recently was presented with the Outstanding Supporter Hall of Fame Award by the Iowa Democratic Party. The award, given to Campos at the organization’s Hall …