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A bill to require E-15 at Iowa gas stations is advancing in the Senate

Iowa Public Radio: Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to require Iowa gas stations to sell fuel with higher blends of ethanol advanced Monday after being stalled in the Senate for months. Under the bill in the Iowa …

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Main Street Iowa celebrates achievements in downtown revitalization

Main Street Iowa recognized 13 projects during its annual awards celebration Friday evening. The awards honor efforts to revitalize downtown districts and outstanding accomplishments, activities and people who are making a difference in their communities. …

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New breast center opens at UI Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

University of Iowa Health on Monday opened its new breast center at the UI Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center in Iowa City. The new center aims to make the cancer journey easier and less stressful for …

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Proteus hires Mendez as development director

Proteus Inc. has named Emily Mendez as its director of development to lead a newly created department that will oversee fundraising and grant writing for the nonprofit that supports agricultural workers in getting access to health care, …

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Dew Tour announces return to Des Moines

After helping to launch the opening of the Lauridsen Skatepark on the downtown riverfront last year, the Dew Tour pro skateboard competition has announced it will return to Des Moines and the skatepark this year. …

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Merle Hay Mall redevelopment ‘catalytic project’ that will transform Douglas Avenue, officials say

The map above shows the proposed layout of a redevelopment of Merle Hay Mall. Kohl’s department store will occupy the space designated for an “anchor tenant.” The rendering below shows what the former Younkers space …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Return to the office and its potential impact on a company’s DEI initiatives

Remote work vs. working in the office. It’s still a discussion many companies are struggling with as we enter year three of the pandemic. We’re also well into another year of companies striving to strengthen …

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Des Moines officials consider seeking national accreditation for police department. What does that mean?

Des Moines Register: Des Moines officials are preparing for the city’s police department to undergo a multi-year process to become nationally accredited through the Virginia-based Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. The nonprofit helps …

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One Iowa LGBTQ Leadership Institute applications due this week

Applications for One Iowa’s LGBTQ Leadership Institute close on Sunday, May 1. The institute is a four-month program designed to prepare Iowa’s next generation of LGBTQ leaders, and helps people plan for and reach goals …

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Iowa Supreme Court rejects COVID-loss suit

Iowa’s highest court on Friday became the second state supreme court to weigh in on whether businesses can recover losses they suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic through insurance, Reuters reported. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that …