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DHI Group reports fourth-quarter net loss

DHI Group Inc., formerly known as Dice Holdings Inc., today reported a quarterly net loss of $28.2 million, or 56 cents per share. The company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $34.8 million, or 68 …

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ISU College of Business program recognized for inspiring innovation

An initiative by Iowa State University’s College of Business was recognized Tuesday by a global accrediting agency for business schools as one of 30 innovations that represent how business schools are diversifying the business education …

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Hockey scholarship fund expands charitable contributions

The Gabe Fleming Memorial Hockey Scholarship Fund has introduced a new academic scholarship program aimed at empowering area youths in their pursuit of higher learning and career opportunities. The not-for-profit group, which organizes events and …

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100 Great Nurses program offers scholarships

In addition to recognizing outstanding nurses every year, the 100 Great Iowa Nurses program offers financial education awards to support graduate-level nursing students in Iowa. The program plans to offer at least three $1,500 awards …

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Event Feb. 17: Veteran mentoring program webinar

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon, Prositions will host a free webinar titled “How to Build a Veteran Mentoring Program in 5 Easy Steps.” The webinar is based on extensive research, observations …

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John Deere Financial to host robotics competition

As part of the John Deere INSPIRE initiative, John Deere Financial will host a league championship tournament of the FIRST Tech Challenge-Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 30, in Johnston. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science …

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2016 Economic Forecast

We wanted to change things up a bit this year in our economic forecast issue. Typically, we have our staff talk to a few economists and put together a summary story that tries to give …

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2016 Economic Forecast: Threats

So, what indicators out there are keeping our industry experts and economists sleeping with one eye open? We wanted to hear what they are watching in 2016 and beyond. Here are 13 threats to the …

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2016 Economic Forecast: Leader forecast

This is the fifth year we’ve asked the same question to the same audience, and although it’s an unscientific survey, one clear trend emerges from it: Hesitant optimism over the past four years has certainly …

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FAFSA assistance available through College Goal Sunday events

Iowa students and families can get free assistance with forms required for federal financial aid at Iowa College Goal Sunday events that will be held throughout the months of February and March in 47 Iowa…