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Mexico reportedly studying tariff strike on U.S. corn, soybeans

In the middle of escalating trade tensions, Mexico is reportedly studying tariff options on $4 billion in annual imports of U.S. corn and soybeans without harming domestic livestock industries, Reuters reports. Mexico has already imposed tariffs …

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State unemployment rate down to 2.7 percent in May

Iowa saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fall in May to 2.7 percent, down from 3.2 percent a year ago, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent in May. …

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Greater Des Moines communities taking steps to overcome affordable housing shortage

A national report Thursday carried some startling numbers about affordable housing: None exists in any state, city, county or metropolitan area in the country for workers earning minimum wage and needing a two-bedroom apartment.

Say …

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Iowa fundraiser is basis of lawsuit against Trump Foundation

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A New York attorney general’s lawsuit filed today against the Donald J. Trump Foundation alleging unlawful coordination with the Trump presidential campaign stems from a $2.8 million Iowa fundraiser held less than a …

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High School Registered Apprenticeship Playbook now available

Iowa employers and educators have a new guide to help them establish registered apprenticeship programs, the Corridor Business Journal reported. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, with representatives of Vermeer Corp., the Career Academy of …

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SCI renames annual fundraising event

The Science Center of Iowa’s annual fundraising event and auction has been renamed “SCI’s Big Blast.” The event, which raises more than $200,000 annually to support SCI’s mission and operations, is celebrating its 20th year …

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Central College vice president selected for national leadership program

Mary Strey (pictured), Central College’s vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, was selected by the Council of Independent Colleges to participate in its yearlong Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission program for prospective college and university …

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Today’s office = five generations of workers

It turns out that for the first time in history, five generations make up the modern workforce.

This fact popped out as one of the more interesting lessons from the “Meet the Millennials” event Wednesday …

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June 16: Gold Wing Road Riders Association

Host: Outlets of Des Moines
About: The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is the world’s largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing/Valkyrie motorcycles. The Gold Wing Road Riders Bikes Show will …

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Pre-cut melon linked to salmonella was sold in Iowa

Des Moines Register: Iowa has been added to the list of states where recalled fresh-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and fresh-cut fruit medley products were sold. The pre-cut fruit, sold by Caito Foods, has led to …