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Iowa grant will help employers lower language barriers in the workplace

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program will provide $357,470 in funding to 11 Iowa employers to support language programs. The grants aim to reduce language barriers in Iowa’s workforce …

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PwC-Workiva study finds businesses not waiting for SEC ruling on climate disclosures

A new survey released Tuesday by PwC U.S. and Workiva Inc. finds 70% of business leaders report they are not waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to finalize the climate disclosure rules and …

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Business owners, activists call for more ‘economic pressure’ on anti-LGBTQ bills

By Michael Crumb, Emily Kestel and Sarah Bogaards

More than 60 Des Moines-area small businesses have recently spoken out against proposed legislation at the Iowa Statehouse that they say would negatively affect the LGBTQ community. …

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West Des Moines receives award for outstanding city services

West Des Moines city officials were awarded the Leading the Way Award, which honors communities delivering top-quality services to residents. Mayor Russ Trimble and members of the City Council were presented with the award during …

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Enhance Iowa Board awards $1 million CAT grant to Waterloo

The Enhance Iowa Board has awarded a $1 million Community Attraction and Tourism grant to transform two city parks in Waterloo. The Transforming Gates and Byrnes Parks Project has a total project cost of $16.9 …

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Reynolds appoints Aldis as Department of Education director

Chad Aldis

Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Chad Aldis to be the next director of the Iowa Department of Education beginning March 15. Aldis’ 20-year career has centered on education reform, policy, advocacy and research. …

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Urbandale voters say no to proposed U-Plex

Urbandale voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal to pay up to $43 million for a community recreation center complex in Walnut Creek Regional Park, at Meredith Drive and 152nd Street, unofficial vote totals show. Tallies …

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Bond referendum vote today in Urbandale

Urbandale residents today are voting on whether to authorize the city to pay up to $43 million for the design, construction and outfitting of a community recreation center proposed for the southeast corner of Meredith …

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What bills are still in play as Legislature’s first funnel passes

This week marks the first funnel deadline of the 2023 Legislature where a bill needs to make it out of a committee in either chamber for it to move on this session.

At the start …

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Iowans United for Opportunity coalition pushes for probation credit bill

Iowans United for Opportunity, a coalition of Iowa stakeholders concerned with improving Iowa’s probation system, are advocating for legislation this session that would incentivize Iowans on probation to seek workforce training and employment.

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