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State seeks input on children’s mental health system

Iowans are invited to provide input on children’s mental health needs at regional listening posts scheduled statewide beginning Oct. 2. The listening posts will be hosted by Iowa’s area education agencies on behalf of the …

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Prospects of short-term trade resolution fading, Soybean Association president says

After the U.S. imposed 10 percent tariffs on another $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, the president of the Iowa Soybean Association warns that hopes for a short-term trade war resolution are failing, Radio Iowa reports. …

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IRS issues guidance for paid family leave tax credit

The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance for a new tax credit for employers who offer paid family leave programs. Employers who set up qualifying paid family leave programs or amend existing programs by Dec. …

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IDOT partners with schools to offer online permit testing

The Iowa Department of Transportation has launched a program that will enable parents to avoid the DOT when their 14-year-old applies for a driver’s instruction permit. The new program, called Skip the Trip, uses a …

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State report describes explicit harassment by former IFA director David Jamison

Employees who reported sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior by former Iowa Finance Authority director David Jamison were credible, according to a report released Thursday by the Weinhardt Law Firm. Jamison was fired by Gov. Kim Reynolds in …

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Iowa City hopes for $15 minimum wage for city employees in three years

Iowa City Press-Citizen: City employees in Iowa City will all make $15 or more an hour by July of 2021 if City Council members get their wish and the budget can handle it. The Council Tuesday …

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West Des Moines plans start of comprehensive plan update

West Des Moines city leaders are beginning to update the city’s comprehensive plan by inviting residents to share their vision for the city at Illumifest on Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the City/School …

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Iowa Medicaid’s per-member cost increases nearly triple since privatization

Des Moines Register: The average cost of insuring an Iowan on Medicaid has climbed nearly three times as fast since the state hired private companies to manage the program, when compared to the previous six years, …

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Iowa Youth Institute wins seal of approval

The World Food Prize’s Iowa Youth Institute has been awarded the Governor’s STEM Council Seal of Approval. The seal is given to Iowa programs that encourage interest and student achievements in science, technology, engineering and …

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Iowa Youth Institute wins seal of approval

The World Food Prize’s Iowa Youth Institute has been awarded the Governor’s STEM Council Seal of Approval. The seal is given to Iowa programs that encourage interest and student achievements in science, technology, engineering and …