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Hy-Vee adding or expanding self-checkout options at most Des Moines metro stores

Des Moines Register: Des Moines metro Hy-Vee stores are expanding contact-free options inside their stores, adding self-checkout kiosks to a majority of their locations. “This is a change we are testing for the sole purpose of …

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Environmental group says two companies in Iowa have escaped enforcement action

Des Moines Register: Over the past three years, two Iowa companies have repeatedly told the state and federal governments they’ve exceeded the amount of pollution they can discharge into the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, a national …

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1 in 5 Iowa small businesses anticipate coming employee layoffs, NFIB in Iowa reports

Twenty-two percent of Iowa small businesses surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business anticipate having to lay off employees in the next six months, according to a new report released by NFIB in Iowa. Out …

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UnityPoint Health-Des Moines receives third LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader award

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines has received the LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader designation for a third time from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The designation was awarded in the 13th edition of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index and is …

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Iowa retirement system solicits bids for up to $850M in private credit products

The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System took a first step toward increasing its investments in private credit this week. IPERS issued a request for proposal to evaluate and select up to $850 million in opportunistic …

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Catch Des Moines shifts focus as travel and tourism remain slow

Adjusted daily hotel occupancy rates through August 2020, compared with 2019. Provided by Catch Des Moines

As travel and tourism shut down with the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, organizations that promote the community to visitors have had …

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Governor’s advisory board focuses on child care, broadband, housing

Radio Iowa: An advisory board that Gov. Kim Reynolds assembled in mid-June is making 56 recommendations for jump-starting Iowa’s economic recovery from the pandemic. The board’s top recommendation is for the state to take steps to …

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Food Bank of Iowa shifts school food pantries to off-site, drive-thru locations

Access to food is critical for children, as studies show inadequate nutrition makes it more difficult for students to perform academically. That’s why Food Bank of Iowa is announcing a shift in distribution for families …

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Grow Solar Warren County sets sights on 200-kW goal

Grow Solar Warren County has reached its second benchmark goal of 100 kilowatts, organizers announced in a news release. The group purchasing program was launched in July. It emphasizes solar education and volume purchasing to …

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Palmer Group’s annual salary survey distributed this week

The Palmer Group began distributing its annual salary guide this week, asking companies about their employment plans in 2021. The three-question survey asks respondents about their compensation and hiring plans for 2021, and what employment challenges they …