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Former U.S. Rep. Neal Smith, who represented Iowa for 36 years in Congress, dies at 101

Des Moines Register: Neal Smith, Iowa’s longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died Tuesday at the age of 101. His family confirmed his death today. The Altoona Democrat served in the House from 1959 …

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Corridor Media Group launching new business journal in Quad Cities

Eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities will have a new source for business news, as Corridor Media Group Inc., publisher of the weekly Corridor Business Journal, announced Tuesday it will launch the Quad Cities Regional …

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REG partners with CN Railway to test renewable fuel blends for rail industry

Renewable Energy Group is partnering with the Canadian National Railway Co. and Progress Rail to test high-level renewable energy fuel blends to support Canadian National Rail’s sustainability goals. According to a news release, the tests …

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Iowa Business Hall of Fame nominations being accepted

Nominations for the Iowa Business Hall of Fame class of 2021 are now being accepted, with a Dec. 3 deadline for submissions. Nominations can be submitted by a member of the Greater Des Moines Committee …

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New STEM BEST HD program offers schools money for high-demand career education

Iowa schools have a new source of funding to expand or develop a STEM BEST program, through a special appropriation made earlier this year by the Legislature to the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

The Iowa …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: 3D printers now producing bridges

It seems just about anything these days can be produced with a 3D printer, including a house and parts for spacecraft and racing cars. Bridges can be added to the growing list, writes Daniel Michaels for …

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Des Moines Public Schools will be governed by an all-female board

Des Moines Register: Jackie Norris — a newcomer to school board politics who broke fundraising records in the Des Moines metro area — has been elected to the Des Moines school board. Her victory helps cement …

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Social justice advocate Sheumaker defeats incumbent Gray in Des Moines council race

Des Moines Register: Des Moines voters sent a new, young candidate to the City Council chamber, ousting a longtime incumbent, and supported keeping two other council members in office. First-time candidate Indira Sheumaker defeated incumbent Bill …

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UAW members reject second contract proposal from Deere, strike continues

Des Moines Register: Deere & Co. employees will remain on strike after the United Auto Workers rejected a second contract offer Tuesday. Members across Iowa, Illinois and Kansas voted against the proposal, 55%-45%, continuing the strike …

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Merged nonprofits announce launch of Ellipsis

A new organization formed by the merger of Youth Homes of Mid-America and Youth Emergency Services and Shelter announced its branding today and its plans for expanded services to ensure what one leader said is …