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A growing need for food and shelter in U.S. cities

Cities are struggling to meet the needs of the hungry and homeless, according to a report today from The U.S. Conference of Mayors.


“This year’s survey found continuing increases in demand for services and continuing…
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Event Jan. 12: ISU offers seminar on exports

Iowa State University will host a seminar on export strategies and development Jan. 12 at Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, 5400 University Ave., West Des Moines. The daylong session will include roundtable discussions of financing, market …

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Branstad asks for new cybersecurity measures

Gov. Terry Branstad has asked his staff to come up with a broad-based strategy by July 1 to fight cybersecurity threats. His executive order also requires an update of the state’s emergency response plan to better …

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Community Foundation awards grants to Broadlawns, United Way

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded a leadership grant of $250,000 to Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation for renovation of the hospital’s mental health care area. The grant also will expand the number …

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Iowa Environmental Council praises extension of federal solar tax breaks

The Iowa Environmental Council, in a new blog posting, details how Congress’ extension of federal clean energy tax breaks will help Iowa.


The extension means that Iowa’s program will continue because it is tied to…
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Winnebago names new CEO

Winnebago Industries Inc. has named Michael Happe as president and CEO and a member of the board effective Jan. 18. Happe previously served as executive officer and group vice president for The Toro Co.’s residential…
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BEA: State personal income grows 1.3 percent in third quarter

State personal income grew 1.3 percent on average in the third quarter of 2015, the same pace as in the second quarter, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported. Personal income grew in every state, …

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UnityPoint Health hires VP of care transformation

UnityPoint Health has named Mary Ann Osborn as vice president of care transformation. Osborn most recently was senior vice president and chief clinical officer at UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids and has worked in administration for …

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Waukee business program to get new school

  
A Waukee Community School District program that is embedding high school students with professional firms throughout Greater Des Moines in fields such as architecture, software design, marketing and health care will get a new…
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Guest Opinion: Hope for the holidays

BY JESSICA MALDONADO | Public affairs manager, PolicyWorks LLC


As the holiday season is in full force, leave it to a toddler to bring me back to reality.

While I drive my 3-year-old son to…