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Feb. 23: EQ Cafe: Practicing EQ

Host: Six Seconds’ Network
About: Whether we are aware of it or not, we all experience a range of emotions throughout the day. Some emotions propel us toward choices that align with what is important, …

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Water station project helps 54 Iowa schools get healthier

It’s now easier for students and staff at 54 Iowa schools, including 18 Greater Des Moines schools, to feel the numerous health benefits of drinking optimally fluoridated water throughout the day. Through a partnership led by …

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EMC reports higher fourth-quarter earnings

Des Moines-based EMC Insurance Group Inc. today reported net income of $26.2 million, or $1.23 per share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with net income of $21.3 million, or $1.01 per share, …

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TAI, IEDA, Partnership, W.D.M. pin hopes on Iowans

The Iowan Project, a new talent development initiative, lets people with Iowa connections use a website to drop a pin on a map to show where they live now. The idea will be to encourage …

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AARP Iowa: Half of family caregivers have no home-care training

Iowa hospital and home-care advocacy groups are divided on a bill in the Iowa Legislature that would require hospitals to take specific steps to identify, notify and instruct family members about how to care for …

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Sept. 11-13: Midwest Food Recovery Summit

Host: University of Northern Iowa – Iowa Waste Reduction Center
About: Last year, the first-ever Midwest Food Recovery Summit welcomed over 130 attendees from 18 states and Ontario, Canada, to become the first event of …

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Waukee has opening on planning and zoning commission

Waukee residents interested in serving on the city’s planning and zoning commission have until Feb. 16 to apply for an open seat. Members of the commission are appointed by the City Council. The seven-member board …

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Iowa Poll: Majority of Iowans support bottle bill

At least half of every demographic group surveyed in a recent Iowa Poll supported the bottle bill that applies a nickel deposit to soda and alcohol containers in an attempt to keep them out of …

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American Equity earnings down in fourth quarter, annuity sales up

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., a leading issuer of fixed index annuities based in West Des Moines, reported fourth-quarter net income of $36.8 million, or 41 cents per share, down from net income of …

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United Way receives $300K for family financial stability programs

United Way of Central Iowa has been awarded a major three-year grant from the Siemer Instituteto provide comprehensive support to Central Iowa families working to achieve financial stability. 

The $100,000 annual grant will enable the HOPE …