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Bird flu detected in commercial turkey flock in Iowa

Bird flu has been found in a commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista County in northwest Iowa, the Iowa Department of Agriculture announced today. According to a news release, the case does not present an …

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Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation’s executive director stepping down

M. Jessica Rowe is stepping down as executive director of the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation, the organization announced today. According to a news release, a search committee has been established to find her …

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Iowa’s high school graduation rate dips to 90.2% in 2021

Iowa’s high school graduation rate continues to show long-term progress, although the state experienced a decrease for the graduating class of 2021, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education. State data …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Study suggests revamping employment requirements can lead to greater diversity in workforce

A new study by global management consulting firm Bain & Co. suggests that employers should reconsider their requirements for employment, a move the firm says would help companies broaden diversity in their talent pool and …

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Iowa Finance Authority launches inspections at subsidized housing properties

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Finance Authority, which oversees compliance of low-income housing developments in Iowa built through federal tax credit programs, will launch a major effort today to inspect 65 complexes overseen by two property …

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Fertilizer plant proposed next to Des Moines airport

Axios Des Moines: A fertilizer manufacturing and storage facility would be constructed on Des Moines’ south side — across the road from an airport clear zone — under a proposal that goes before the City Council …

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American Lung Association to host employer tobacco-free workplace webinar

The American Lung Association-Iowa is inviting Iowa businesses to learn about the benefits of a comprehensive tobacco- and nicotine-free workplace. The association’s staff will host a live webinar on March 31 at 1 p.m. to …

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‘The Green Room’ to discuss leadership in the hybrid work world

As companies navigate the challenges of how they will work in a post-pandemic world, leaders are challenged to find new ways to keep their teams engaged. The next “Green Room,” a conversation series created by …

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How to help Iowans affected by weekend tornados

Seven Iowans, including two children under the age of 5, were killed in tornadoes that ripped through the state over the weekend. Six of the fatalities were near Winterset and one was in Chariton. It was the state’s deadliest …

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Iowa hospitality company bringing alert devices to Midwest properties

Coralville-based Kinseth Hospitality Cos. is partnering with workplace safety technology company Relay to bring alert devices to 101 of the properties it manages. Relay’s alert devices are designed to improve on the traditional walkie-talkie and integrate into its clients’ …