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Bill would expand postpartum Medicaid coverage for Iowa women

Republicans who control the Iowa Legislature and governor’s office are signaling their intent to allow some pregnant women covered by Medicaid to keep coverage for 12 months after the end of pregnancy.

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Casey’s hiring chief pizza and beer officer

Casey’s has partnered with former NFL player Anthony Adams to launch a search for its first-ever chief pizza and beer officer. The brand ambassador position is an independent contractor that will report to Casey’s marketing …

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Nearly $1.8 million awarded in CAT and sports tourism grants

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded $1,775,000 in Community Attraction and Tourism grants to projects that expand Iowa’s recreational, cultural, educational and entertainment facilities. The grants will support the construction of:

a new community center in Doon (awarded…
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Events, acts of service honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day across Central Iowa

Events honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. are scheduled around Central Iowa today. Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts will be the keynote speaker at Des Moines Public Library’s celebration starting at …

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Renee Hardman named Lutheran Services in Iowa president, CEO

Lutheran Services in Iowa has appointed Renee Hardman as its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 23, the organization announced Thursday.

The statewide nonprofit provides a range of services and programs for children and youth, …

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Capital Crossroads announces new regional plan for Central Iowa, names new executive director

Capital Crossroads, a collaboration of regional organizations and residents, has announced a new regional plan called Central Iowa’s Roadmap to Opportunity and Prosperity for All that will be executed by new Executive Director Kaity Patchett …

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DMU Purple & Proud Campaign tops $51 million in donations

A fundraising campaign launched by Des Moines University in 2018 has surpassed its initial goal of $25 million, raising a total $51,061,597. The funds will go toward developing a new campus, expanding student scholarships and …

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Applications for Bank of America’s Student Leaders program close Jan. 17

The 2024 application for Bank of America’s Student Leaders paid internship program is open through Jan. 17. The national program places 300 selected students in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization, and …

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Is the Kum & Go brand name disappearing?

One of the questions Chuck Maggelet was asked when Salt Lake City-based Maverik completed its acquisition of the Kum & Go convenience store in August was whether the Iowa chain’s name would be retained.

Maggelet …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Jan. 12

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …