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Leath defends $300 tuition increase request

Iowa State University has a “significant need” to add more faculty to accommodate enrollment growth, ISU President Steven Leath said today.


In a prepared statement defending ISU’s proposed $300 tuition increase, Leath said the increase…
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D.M. airport passengers double wait in security line

Security wait times at the Des Moines International Airport have roughly doubled in recent months, but travelers should still expect to get through in less than 30 minutes, The Des Moines Register reported. Airport chief Kevin Foley …

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DNR to study toxic algae in drinking water

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering to help local drinking water supplies test for a toxin from blue-green algae capable of causing intestinal illness. The program is voluntary and begins July 11. The …

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Fixed indexed annuity sales up 33 percent in first quarter

Fixed indexed annuity sales reached a new high in the first quarter of 2016 at $15 billion, according to Wink’s Sales & Market Report. Fifty-five indexed annuity carriers participated in the survey, which represents nearly …

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Iowa honey bees may be staging comeback

Cedar Rapids Gazette: After enduring years of losses due to bee-killing insects and inclement weather, Iowa honey bee producers with five or more colonies are reporting an increase in the number of colonies. A total of …

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Vilsack: Ag mergers won’t harm innovation

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said mergers of agriculture companies shouldn’t stifle innovation among companies or limit farmers’ choices, The Des Moines Register reported. Agricultural producers will likely benefit from a number of seed traits coming off …

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Event June 11: All In FORE the Kids Party

Host: Boys & Girls Club About: Join the Boys & Girls Club kids at this fun casino night to kick off the Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships. It will feature blackjack, poker, roulette, craps and more. Enjoy cocktails, hors…
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Broadlawns building east-side clinic

  Broadlawns Medical Center has begun construction of its first off-campus clinic, which will serve residents on the east side of Des Moines.


The family medicine clinic, located at 2508 E. University Ave., will also…
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On The Rise: 5-31-16

  Belen Ceballos Promoted to assistant director of LUNA. Des Moines   Victoria Christman Named the director of the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement at Luther College. Decorah   Laurie Barrick Promoted to senior…
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SPEAK UP: Americans don’t realize how big the leadership gap really is

According to the research firm Catalyst, women make up just 4 percent of CEOs in the Standard and Poor’s 500. Yet a new report from the Rockefeller Foundation indicates that this reality doesn’t line up…
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