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UI hospital workers ask judge to end wage dispute case and rule in their favor

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Arguing that no one disputes how University of Iowa Health Care for years paid employees for overtime and for working extra shifts in a way that led to delays in pay, the thousands …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2021
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Iowa Hunger Summit to focus on changes needed to end food insecurity

The 15th annual Iowa Hunger Summit is scheduled for Wednesday in a virtual event that will focus on transforming food systems and the change that is needed to end hunger and food insecurity in Iowa. Registration for the one-day …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2021
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West Des Moines to present DEI Workplace awards Wednesday

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will hold its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Awards on Wednesday evening with awards being presented in 11 categories. According to a release, about 40 people, businesses and …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2021
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Drake launches social impact honor roll for CBPA students

Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration announced a new program to recognize students who take the initiative to make their communities a priority through service. The Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact emphasizes the importance …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – Update: Why didn’t DMPS receive a mental health services grant?

Last week, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office and the Iowa Department of Education announced a competitive grant award totaling more than $8.6 million to 64 school districts across the state to assist schools with providing mental health and …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 31, 2021
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Masks should be required in schools, Linn County board of health says

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Linn County board of health is urging Cedar Rapids schools to require all children, teachers and staff to wear a mask while in school buildings regardless of their vaccination status. State law …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021
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U.S. Education Department investigating Iowa’s ban on mask mandates in schools

Des Moines Register: The U.S. Department of Education will investigate whether Iowa’s ban on mask mandates in schools discriminates against students with disabilities by putting them at greater risk of COVID-19, the federal agency announced today. …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021
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Local attorney recognized as emerging leader by national M&A organization

The M&A Advisor has unveiled the recipients of its annual Emerging Leaders Awards, which honor young professionals nationwide who have reached a significant level of success in mergers and acquisitions, turnaround, and financing. Clive based-Bradshaw, Fowler, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021
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Forbes names DMACC as top employer in Iowa

Des Moines Area Community College was named the best employer in Iowa in a Forbes list that ranks the top employers by state. To come up with the list, which was published Aug. 24. Forbes partnered with …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021
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Harkin Institute recognized with Welcoming the World Award

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement has been named the recipient of the 2021 Dr. Judith Conlin Welcoming the World Award in recognition of the institute’s commitment to creating a culturally respectful …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021