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40 leaders selected for Community Leadership Program’s 2022 class

Forty Central Iowa residents have been selected for the Community Leadership Program, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute announced. Each individual selected was nominated and vetted in a lengthy and competitive selection process. Members of …

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Molina Healthcare of Iowa names Vermeer as plan president

Molina Healthcare announced this week it has hired Jennifer Vermeer as the plan president of Molina Healthcare of Iowa. Vermeer most recently was assistant vice president of population health and external affairs with University of Iowa Health …

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What’s the outlook for the labor market in the months ahead?

Now that students are returning to the classroom around the country and more employers are announcing return-to-work plans, businesses can expect somewhat of an easing of the tight labor market as the economy moves into …

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Iowa PBS’ ‘Iowa Press’ host Yepsen to retire

Iowa PBS: Veteran political journalist David Yepsen will retire next month as host of Iowa PBS’ weekly public affairs program, “Iowa Press.” Yepsen has served as host since January of 2017, following countless appearances as a …

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Lawsuit argues Iowa’s unemployment benefit cuts are illegal

Associated Press: A proposed class-action lawsuit claims that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ decision to cut off enhanced unemployment benefits for tens of thousands of residents violated state law and asks a court to reinstate their eligibility. …

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Johnston Police Department hires community affairs coordinator

Josh Kennedy has been hired by the Johnston Police Department as its community affairs coordinator, the city announced. Kennedy previously worked for the Johnston school district and Woodward Academy. The community affairs coordinator is a …

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Chase officially opens first Iowa branch in Des Moines

Chase announced it has opened its first retail branch in Iowa, with the opening of its Des Moines branch at 3627 Merle Hay Road. Chase, which serves more than 60 million U.S. households, is the …

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Iowa small businesses can still apply for EIDL loans, advances

The U.S. Small Business Administration is urging Iowa small business owners who need access to additional operating capital due to the COVID pandemic to consider applying for a low-interest loan through the Economic Injury Disaster …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Where is the world’s most popular Airbnb? The answer might surprise you

This summer, my family and I stayed at an Airbnb home that fronted one of the lakes in Okoboji. It was our first experience with Airbnb, and it was so enjoyable we’re contemplating another trip …

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Coronavirus levels in Des Moines’ sewage double in two weeks

Des Moines Register: The amount of coronavirus floating in Des Moines area sewage has more than doubled in two weeks, a new report shows. The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Authority has been sending in samples of …