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Iowa bill would make fraud in fertility treatments a crime

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowans who are victims of assisted reproductive fraud would be able to seek legal damages and perpetrators would face criminal charges under legislation adopted by Senate subcommittee members who heard “mind-blowing” testimony Tuesday. …

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DART accepting applications for van donation program

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is seeking applications for its annual van donation program. According to a news release, DART donates multiple retired RideShare vans each year through the program, which was created …

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Youth Leadership Institute seeks applications and nominations

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is now accepting applications for the Youth Leadership Initiative Class of 2022. Current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for the program. YLI provides students …

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The Iowa Clinic names Hodne as chief quality officer

Dr. Barbara Hodne has been named chief quality officer with the Iowa Clinic. Hodne, a family physician in Ankeny, was the assistant quality director with the Iowa Clinic for the past five years before beginning her …

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Stocks up in February; Iowa companies mostly positive

Thirteen of the 18 Iowa-based companies on the Business Record’s Iowa Index posted stock price gains for the month of February. Six companies posted double-digit percentage gains. Five Iowa-based stocks posted losses, with four being …

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Reputation challenges: Controversial bills affecting Iowa’s image, hurting business and workforce recruitment, leaders say

Several bills circulating through the Legislature this year may be damaging Iowa’s brand and hindering the state’s goal of attracting and retaining top talent, some business leaders say.


In some cases, those bills have caused …

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IEDA awards $6.18 million for community improvement projects

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has announced more than $6 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for projects in 18 Iowa communities. According to a news release, awards were granted for water, sewer and stormwater …

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Capital City Pride announces 30 Days of Pride events in place of 2021 Pride Fest

The annual three-day Pride Fest Weekend Celebration will be changed to 30 Days of Pride for 2021, Capital City Pride announced Tuesday on Facebook. The events will take place across the month of June with …

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100 Great Iowa Nurses announces 2021 honorees

The 100 Great Iowa Nurses program announced that the 2021 honorees have been selected and posted online. Nurses selected for this honor represent many sectors of health care, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and school and …

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Des Moines School Board rejects stadium construction bids

Des Moines Register: The Des Moines School Board unanimously voted Tuesday to reject construction bids for a planned stadium at Drake University because the bids exceeded the district’s budget for the project. The total cost of …