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Childhood trauma – the invisible impact on workers’ health

In poker, every player would like to be dealt a handful of aces. But workforce research is showing that another type of “ACE” that life deals —adverse childhood experiences —  significantly affects whether children grow …

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IWD names unemployment appeals manager, communications chief

 

Emily Chafa

Iowa Workforce Development announced today that Emily Chafa has been promoted to Unemployment Insurance Appeals Division manager with the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Bureau.

 

In that position, Chafa will oversee 15 administrative …

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Drake to launch community health coach program

A new grant-funded health program will position Drake University as a strategic leader in community health across the state and increase financial aid to Drake students who are engaged in public service, the university announced.…

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UI draws dozens of apps for president position

With several weeks to go before the July 31 deadline, the University of Iowa has drawn dozens of applications and nominations for university president. So far, 11 candidates have submitted applications, 16 have said they …

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STEM Advisory Council to expand business-education partnerships

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announced this morning it has designated $150,000 of its state legislative funding to support the establishment of six additional learning partnerships, one in each of the state’s six Science, …

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VenuWorks to assume management of Iowa State Center

Iowa State University has selected a new management company to oversee the Iowa State Center, which includes Stephens Auditorium, Fisher Theater and the Scheman Building. Iowa State will begin a five-year agreement with Ames-based VenuWorks …

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Iowa gets $3 million to retrain laid-off Deere workers

Iowa Workforce Development will receive more than $3 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide re-employment and training services to approximately 650 John Deere workers who have been laid off in Ankeny and …

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Branstad taps Wise for education director

Gov. Terry Branstad today announced that he has named Iowa Department of Education deputy director Ryan Wise as the new director of the department. Wise, 39, will take the position on July 1. The current …

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Johnston provides update on new high school project

Construction on the new Johnston High School continues to be on schedule and on budget, school district officials said today. The $81 million project, expected to be completed in April 2017, will provide 345,000 square …

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Hy-Vee enters strategic partnership with ICAN

Hy-Vee Inc. has partnered with the Iowa College Access Network to deliver informational and innovative college and career readiness programming and resources to students and parents across Iowa. This partnership will enable more than 40,000 …