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IRS seeks volunteers for tax preparation assistance programs

Safety and social distancing, along with virtual options, will be the emphasis for the upcoming tax season as the Internal Revenue Service seeks volunteers to provide free tax return preparation through its Volunteer Income Tax …

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Veridian opens scholarship applications for 2021-22

Veridian Credit Union has opened its scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. To apply, students will submit a 500-word essay on the topic of managing debt for long-term financial health. The essay and a …

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Wellmark Foundation announces 2021 grant cycles

The Wellmark Foundation is offering two competitive Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grant opportunities in 2021. The MATCH grants are designed to support projects that provide access to healthy foods or create or enhance …

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Iowa’s unemployment trust fund remains solvent even as state pays out record amount in jobless benefits

Out-of-work Iowans in 2020 have received a record $1.185 billion in benefits from unemployment compensation, an amount that eclipses jobless benefits paid annually during the recession, a review of Iowa Workforce Development data shows.

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Winnebago sees boost in income from rise in outdoor recreation

Radio Iowa: Boosted by more people heading into the great outdoors during the pandemic, Winnebago Industries started its new fiscal year strong. The Forest City-based outdoor lifestyle manufacturer reported first-quarter net income of $57.4 million, an …

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Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation awards $500,000 in grants to 24 Iowa nonprofits

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has awarded 24 nonprofit organizations across Iowa a total of $500,000 through its Health Equity and Nonprofit Strengthening and Resilience grant programs. Oral health and overall health organizations receiving …

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LSI Refugee and Immigrant Services awarded $25,0000 from Lutheran Church of Hope

Lutheran Services of Iowa received $25,000 from Lutheran Church of Hope to support LSI Refugee and Immigrant Services in the Des Moines area, LSI announced. LSI has advocated for refugee families coming to Iowa for …

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SBA backs $6.7M in Central Iowa loans in November

The U.S. Small Business Administration in November backed $6,740,000 in loans to Central Iowa businesses. 

Those 13 loans are expected to create 82 new jobs and retain 63. Among the top loans in November: 

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: A year where we have risen together

 

As each year comes to a close, it’s a time of reflection — and 2020 is no different. In fact, this year it may be even more important to take a moment to reflect …

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IEDA board awards tax credits to pet food maker, lip care company

The Iowa Economic Development Authority today approved tax credits to a pet food maker in Dubuque and a lip care products maker that wants to move to Cedar Rapids.

Combined, the companies plan to create …