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Boesen participates in new class of Harvard program for new mayors

Des Moines Mayor-elect Connie Boesen was selected to participate in an ongoing, nationwide program for new mayors at Harvard University. The initiative is called the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University’s Program for New …

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Reynolds announces final round of COVID-19-related stipends for Iowa child care providers

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds this week announced the final round of pandemic-era stipends for licensed and registered child care providers, including child care centers and child development homes. The application window is open now through …

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Lawmakers discuss child care challenges, solutions during Iowa Women’s Foundation’s Solutions Summit

From left: Sen. Jeff Edler, R-State Center; Sen. Nate Boulton, D-Des Moines; Rep. Megan Jones, R-Sioux Rapids; and Rep. Heather Matson, D-Ankeny, participate in a panel discussion on child care during the Iowa Women’s Foundation’s…
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Partnership focuses on workforce development in its 2024 legislative priorities

The Greater Des Moines Partnership released its priorities for the 2024 legislative session during its annual state legislative breakfast today.

The event, held at the Des Moines Embassy Club West, also featured a panel discussion …

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Webinar to explain how to verify age, ID on mobile

Iowa is one of 11 states that has launched a Mobile ID program, allowing businesses to accept smartphone-based IDs for age and identity verification. The Iowa Restaurant Association and the Iowa Department of Transportation will …

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Bradshaw, Dickinson law firms to merge

Two legacy law firms will merge Jan. 1, a move that partners of each firm say will not only increase services to clients but also help attract new talent to the combined organization.

The merger …

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Bradshaw, Dickinson law firms to merge

Two legacy law firms will merge Jan. 1, a move that partners of each firm say will not only increase services to clients but also help attract new talent to the combined organization.

The merger …

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Nominations now open for 2024 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Awards

Volunteer Iowa has released nomination materials for the 2024 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Awards. Nominations must be submitted online or postmarked by Jan. 20, 2024, and honorees will be recognized during a special ceremony …

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Reynolds proclaims Nov. 24 as ‘Mia Peterson Day in Iowa’

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proclaimed Nov. 24 as “Mia Peterson Day in Iowa” to commemorate the 50th birthday of an under-recognized Iowan who worked throughout her adult life to promote self-advocacy and equal treatment. Peterson …

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EPA fines Altoona company for alleged chemical risk prevention violations

The Environmental Protection Agency said Lineage Logistics, the largest cold storage company in the United States, has agreed to pay a $172,591 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s chemical …