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Report shows improvements in senior readmissions, preventable hospitalizations

Iowa ranked 15th among the states for senior health this year, down from 13th last year, according to the third edition of United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Senior Report: A Call to Action for …

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Unveiling of art installation on Raccoon River ties into waterways

New York-based artist Mary Mattingly on May 30 will unveil a temporary art installation on the Raccoon River at Water Works Park that will invite viewers to reconnect with waterways. The event will feature comments by Chuck …

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Report: Low-income families benefit most from clean energy

In Des Moines on Tuesday, a representative of the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council said low-income households benefit the most from cutting energy costs through energy efficiency and renewable energy. Katharine McCormick, Midwest advocate for …

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Lack of operator could delay final state approval of Des Moines convention center hotel plan

With the proposed Iowa Events Center Hotel short a management company, it is unlikely that the Iowa Economic Development Authority will give final approval Friday to a district that would capture hotel/motel and sales tax …

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Lawsuit: Sham charities scammed more than $187 million from donors

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, together with all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Federal Trade Commission, jointly filed a federal lawsuit alleging that four cancer charities and their operators scammed more than …

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Central Iowa Tour de Cure scheduled June 6

The American Diabetes Association is inviting riders of all abilities to take part in the annual Central Iowa Tour de Cure, a cycling event happening on June 6, starting at the YMCA Healthy Living Center …

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Chambers lists top law firms

Chambers and Partners has published its annual listing of the state’s top lawyers and law firms, with many of the leading firms based in Greater Des Moines. The compilation ranks the top legal practices in …

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Variety the Children’s Charity hires first director of marketing

Megan Grandgeorge has been named the first director of marketing and public relations at Variety the Children’s Charity, the organization announced today. Grandgeorge will be responsible for managing and executing marketing and communications strategies that …

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Transportation news: Interactive construction map, a call for bridge repairs, and I-80 ramps

It’s a busy morning for Iowa transportation news. Here’s a look at what’s happening:

The Iowa Department of Transportation has posted an interactive map that will help motorists avoid road construction delays beginning with this weekend’s Memorial…
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Mercy – Des Moines to acquire Newton hospital

After several months of exhaustive review, leaders of Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines and Skiff Medical Center in Newton have reached an agreement for Mercy to acquire Skiff Medical Center.

 

The Newton City …