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The renewed debate over how to keep nitrate out of drinking water supplies has amped up efforts by universities, agricultural and environmental groups, and companies to spread the word about techniques …

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Maxwell named to Grinnell College board of trustees

Outgoing Drake University President David Maxwell has been named to the Grinnell College board of trustees. Grinnell also announced that Patricia Jipp Finkelman, a 1980 graduate of Grinnell and a former health care policy and …

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Emerald ash borer spreads; Des Moines launches survey

It won’t be long before a third of Iowa has confirmed emerald ash borer sightings. The tree-killing pest now has damaged trees in 24 of Iowa’s 99 counties. Davenport and central rural Davis County and …

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Airport passenger count nearly level in May

The number of passengers using Des Moines International Airport grew 0.1 percent in May. Airport officials are hoping to keep an annual growth rate of more than 3 percent to set the stage for the …

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Food Bank of Iowa chosen for Great American Milk Drive Challenge

The Food Bank of Iowa is one of 10 Feeding America food banks across the country selected to compete in the Great American Milk Drive Challenge. The challenge, organized by the National Dairy Council, is …

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Minor flooding expected in Des Moines this weekend

The city of Des Moines expects to close George Flagg Parkway from Southwest 30th Street to Park Avenue this weekend because of flooding. The Raccoon River is about 1.5 feet below flood stage at Fleur …

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Mercy clinics recognized for patient-centered care

The National Committee for Quality Assurance has recognized 25 Des Moines Metro Mercy Clinics for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes. The patient-centered Medical Home model combines teamwork and information technology to improve care, improve patients’ experience …

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New behavioral health report outlines service gaps in Central Iowa

High health care costs are one of the most significant barriers for residents to access behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment in Central Iowa, according to a report just released by local human services …

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Ohio tech firm plans 200-job expansion to Urbandale

Ventech Solutions, a system integration and consulting services firm that focuses on the public sector, is seeking economic assistance from the state of Iowa and the city of Urbandale that will boost Greater Des Moines …

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YPC Golden Circle Games postponed until July 17

The YPC Golden Circle Games, scheduled to take place this afternoon at 1 p.m., have been postponed due to flooding concerns at Water Works Park. The Games have been rescheduled for Friday, July 17. More …