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Mercy Medical Center staff in Cedar Rapids to have unpaid leave, furloughs

Cedar Rapids Gazette: More than 200 Mercy Medical Center employees in Cedar Rapids will be placed on furloughs or leave, a decision reflecting the significant financial headwinds the Cedar Rapids hospital and other health systems nationwide …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2020
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Iowa’s estimated derecho crop losses increase by more than 50% in latest USDA report

Des Moines Register: The number of crop acres that Iowa farmers are unable to harvest after the devastating August derecho has grown to 850,000, a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed Friday. That’s a more …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2020
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Iowa Corn Growers donate to Beef Up Iowa

The Iowa Corn Growers Association and its District 2 committee have donated funds to the Beef Up Iowa Program, which was launched in July to help connect beef producers with Iowans experiencing food insecurity. The …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2020
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REG to expand Louisiana biodiesel plant

Ames-based Renewable Energy Group has announced plans to expand its biodiesel refinery in Geismar, La., by 250 million gallons annually to 340 million gallons per year. According to a news release, construction should begin in mid- to …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2020
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Reynolds extends disaster proclamation for derecho-affected counties

Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended until Nov. 8 a disaster proclamation for counties affected by the Aug. 10 derecho, the governor’s office announced on Friday. The proclamation allows state resources to be used in 27 …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2020
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865,000 women left the U.S. workforce in September

Nearly four times as many women than men left the workforce in September, according to an analysis by the National Women’s Law Center.

Using data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly jobs …
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Oct 12, 2020
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Guest opinion: Why trusting yourself is one of your greatest tools

By Emily Steele | Owner, Love Local

I was just six months shy of graduating from college when I decided it was no longer worth it to continue making decisions that pleased others. It was time …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2020
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Lift IOWA: News briefs – Week of Oct. 12

Homesteaders Life taps seasoned leader: Homesteaders Life Co. last week selected Jill Muenich to head a new subsidiary, Homesteaders Solutions Group. Muenich, who has more than 30 years of experience in sales and financial services, joined Homesteaders as …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2020
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Oct. 13: Time Master for the Present and Future


Join NAWBO Iowa and special guest Lori Vande Krol to discover 12 categories of time management, related obstacles and proven tips and tools to improve the way you perceive and manage time.
Where: Online. 11 a.m. …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2020
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Oct. 28: 2020 Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference


Join Women Lead Change on Oct. 28 for the 2020 Central Iowa Conference. Filled with inspiring and intellectual speakers, breakout sessions and more.
Where: Online. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn more…
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2020