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Hy-Vee moving fresh food production in-store, closing Ankeny, Chariton facilities

Hy-Vee is shuttering two fresh food production facilities, and moving that food production back to stores, affecting 461 positions at the facilities.

Hy-Vee is “committed to assisting all impacted employees during this transition and is …

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5 Central Iowa producers receive Choose Iowa value-added grants

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants totaling $463,000 to Iowa farmers and small businesses located in 28 counties. Five Central Iowa producers received grants: Bochner Farms …

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Koehn Foundation donates $800,000 to Des Moines school district

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A donation of over $800,000 from the Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation will be used to expand the Des Moines school district’s Montessori education program to Jackson Elementary School on the …

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Gockley named chief information officer at the Iowa Clinic

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The Iowa Clinic has named Brandon Gockley its new chief information officer. In his new role, Gockley will lead technology strategy, drive modernization and support operations. “We are fortunate and pleased to welcome …

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DMACC’s Carolyn Farlow recognized

At a April 14 meeting of the Des Moines Area Community College board of directors, President Rob Denson and board chair Joe Pugel honored retiring board secretary Carolyn Farlow celebrating her 20 years of service …

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Bill in Iowa Legislature would crack down on crypto ATM fraud

A bill making its way through the Iowa Legislature would regulate what’s known as digital financial asset transaction kiosks, or cryptocurrency automatic teller machines, limiting the monetary transaction amount consumers can make on a daily …

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Iowa City among six cities mentioned on national renewable energy list

EarthDay.org published “6 Unexpected American Cities Leading the Way in Renewable Energy” in conjunction with Earth Day, which was April 22. Iowa City was included on the list for “exceeding national expectations with its climate …

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Family Credit Union announces new CEO

The Family Credit Union, a nonprofit financial cooperative headquartered in Davenport, announced today the appointment of Michael Brandt as its new CEO. Brandt will begin April 28. Brandt has more than 24 years of experience …

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Des Moines Prep, iJAG announce partnership

A building at 106 E. Locust St. in Des Moines is being remodeled so it can be used for a high school. Des Moines Prep, a new charter high school, is expected to open on…
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UnityPoint Health opens new mental health clinic

UnityPoint Health Des Moines has opened its new Eyerly Ball building, a certified community behavioral health clinic. The $10.4 million project was funded through support from the Polk County Board of Supervisors, state of Iowa, …