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New study gives Iowa failing grades for teaching standards in civics, U.S. history

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Department of Education’s civics and U.S. history standards are “inadequate,” according to a new study by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. The State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History …

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Winnebago sees big turnaround in third-quarter income

Radio Iowa: Winnebago Industries reported third-quarter net income of $71.3 million, rebounding from a net loss of $12.4 million in the year-ago quarter that was affected by the start of the pandemic. Winnebago CEO Michael Happe said …

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Partnership announces date for Small Business Success Summit

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its fifth annual Small Business Success Summit is scheduled for Nov. 5. The summit is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the FFA Center on …

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Vaughan named business director of Tippie’s Vaughan Institute

Terri Vaughan, a longtime leader in Iowa’s insurance community, has been named the professional director of the Vaughan Institute of Risk Management at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, effective Sept. 1. The Vaughan Institute …

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Iowa’s COVID-19 hospitalizations reach lowest point since March 2020

Des Moines Register: Earlier this week, Iowa reported its lowest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since March 2020, the month when the novel coronavirus was first reported in Iowa. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations reported Monday — …

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Homan to retire as AFSCME leader

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa union leader Danny Homan announced today he plans to end his 16-year run as president of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 61 next month. Homan, 68, an AFSCME …

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Iowa unemployment rate rises slightly as slow recovery from pandemic continues

Des Moines Register: Iowa’s economic recovery continued to be sluggish in May, according to federal data released today. The state added just 800 jobs for the month, continuing a trend of inconsistent growth since November. Iowa …

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Nominations sought for Iowa Finance Authority’s annual housing awards

Nominations are being sought for the 14th annual HousingIowa Awards, which recognize outstanding housing programs, projects and individuals. Nominations for the awards, sponsored by the Iowa Finance Authority, are due July 1. According to a news …

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Iowa DHS to offer additional financial assistance for child care providers

Iowa child care providers will receive additional financial assistance in an effort to maintain quality child care services for families, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. The Iowa Department of Human Services has completed an updated …

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Notary commission renewal filings now available on Iowa’s Fast Track Filing system

Iowa notaries can now renew their notary commissions online through the Fast Track Filing system, Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today. Beginning this week, notaries can file an Application for Renewal of Appointment through the site. …