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How removing civil rights protections for trans Iowans would affect the workplace

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Protestors flooded the Iowa State Capitol this week to object to House File 583 and Senate File 418, bills that would remove civil rights protections for transgender and gender diverse Iowans.

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MVS launches Sease Awards at Drake Law School

McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC (MVS) has launched the Sease Awards, a new program at Drake Law School named after Edmund J. Sease, a former managing partner of MVS. Sease helped develop MVS into an …

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Fifth annual Day of Kindness proclaimed as Feb. 28

Gov. Kim Reynolds and West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble have announced that Feb. 28 will be the fifth annual Day of Kindness. The event was created by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s …

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City of Des Moines launches Engage DSM: Resident Academy

Registration is now open for the Engage DSM: Resident Academy, a new six-week civic engagement program aiming to give Des Moines residents an inside look at how the city runs. During the academy, residents will …

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7 takeaways from Power Breakfast on property taxes

In 2023, Iowa lawmakers passed legislation that changed Iowa’s property tax system and budgeting process for cities and counties. The legislation, which received bipartisan support, was signed into law in May 2023.

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Iowa Department of Education seeks sponsors for summer meal, snack sites

The Iowa Department of Education announced it is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides meals and snacks to children in low-income areas of the state during the summer months. The U.S. Department …

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Winterset, Story City receive state grants for water quality projects

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced more than $8 million in grants to advance water quality projects in 18 Iowa communities. The funding is made available through the Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program. …

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State Historical Society introduces new tech to improve accessibility for visitors

The State Historical Society of Iowa has implemented NaviLens technology to improve accessibility for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Through a smartphone app, visitors can scan digital codes, which are similar to …

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Iowa Workforce Development hires Georgia Van Gundy as deputy director

Georgia Van Gundy is the new deputy director at Iowa Workforce Development. Van Gundy most recently served as chief administrative officer at Hy-Vee Inc., overseeing human resources, employee development and engagement, communications and government and …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership opens registration for DMDC trip

Registration is open for the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 46th annual DMDC trip to Washington, D.C., from May 7-9. DMDC is an opportunity for Greater Des Moines business and community leaders to advocate for regional …

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