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Hardman tapped as DEI inclusion officer, VP of human resources for Broadlawns

Broadlawns Medical Center announced today that Renee Hardman will join the organization as its first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer and as vice president of human resources. Her start date has yet to be …

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11 school districts allocated $5.6M for GEAR UP Iowa Future Ready program

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the allocation of $5.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to support GEAR UP Iowa Future Ready partner districts across the state. The funding marks the launch of GEAR …

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DMACC Foundation will award a record $2M in scholarships

The Des Moines Area Community College Foundation is allocating $2 million for scholarships in fiscal year 2023, surpassing the $1.7 million awarded in scholarships during the 2022 fiscal year. The foundation works with individual donors, …

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Reynolds launches $100M Destination Iowa fund for community projects

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced a $100 million investment aimed at bolstering the quality of life in Iowa’s communities and attracting visitors and new residents to the state. The new effort, called Destination Iowa, will …

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Iowa House passes scaled-back bill for mobile home tenants

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A bill to safeguard residents of mobile home parks against rapid rent and fee increases, as well as adding protections against evictions, passed the Iowa House on Tuesday night despite criticism it had …

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Google Fiber is coming to Des Moines

Axios Des Moines: Google Fiber announced plans Tuesday to bring its high-speed internet services to the city of Des Moines in the coming months. Google Fiber launched in West Des Moines last month. MetroNet, another fiber-optic …

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Berger signs charitable ambassador partnership with John Deere Classic

Deere & Co. announced it has teamed up with professional golfer Daniel Berger for a multiyear charitable ambassador partnership that will include charitable collaborations and branding on his golf bag. Berger, who is ranked No. 21 in …

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Registration opens for National Small Business Week virtual summit

The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a free virtual summit May 2-5 during National Small Business Week, which is recognized during the first week of May. This year’s summit will include access to federal …

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises for second month in a row

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.4% in February to 110.4 from a revised 110.0 in January. The monthly diffusion index decreased to 56.3 in February from 62.5 in January.

The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident …

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Construction begins on new retail center in Urbandale

Construction of the first phase of the Marketplace at Urban Loop, 4820 100th St. in Urbandale, is expected to completed by the end of 2022. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates Inc. Map below: Marketplace at Urban Loop …