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State announces $3.4 million in grants for new education apprenticeships

Iowa Workforce Development and Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday the second round of grants from the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) Program. The $3.4 million in grants will support 11 K-12 schools in developing …

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Gov. Reynolds awards Iowa businesses $14 million in grants to create, expand child care options

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Workforce Development have announced $14 million in new grant awards for Iowa businesses that are expanding child care projects for their employees.

The funding comes from the state’s Child Care …

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Polk County Health Department releases annual report

The Polk County Health Department has released its 2023-2024 annual report, which highlights the department’s efforts to support public health, including addressing community issues and fostering health equity.

Polk County’s initiatives over the last year …

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Ankeny City Council seeking applicants for vacant council seat

The Ankeny City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacant council seat. The seat opened after Bobbi Bentz’s appointment as mayor. Ankeny residents who are at least 18 years old and are interested in …

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Where federal spending deal stands as tonight’s deadline nears

As of 3 p.m. today, the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and House Speaker Mike Johnson were discussing a plan to keep the federal government open and funded and fend off a …

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Survey finds metro cities interested in moving trick-or-treat to Halloween

Responses to a survey distributed over the last month through the Metropolitan Advisory Council indicated a strong preference for holding trick-or-treating on Halloween (Oct. 31) instead of Oct. 30, also known as Beggar’s Night. The …

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A Closer Look: Ryan Mulhall

Ryan Mulhall believes in learning by doing.

That was his experience in the military on the officer side when his first job was to be in charge of the communications — both the IT and …

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United Way of Central Iowa announces 2025 advocacy agenda

United Way of Central Iowa announced its advocacy agenda to policymakers, government officials and the community during its annual advocacy breakfast event Tuesday.

The agenda outlines key policy priorities aimed at advancing essential needs, early …

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Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council announces 2025 policy priorities

The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council has announced its 2025 public policy priorities, which include removing barriers and income limits to help people with disabilities be employed, be financially independent and maintain health care coverage. According …

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Ankeny City Council appoints Bentz mayor

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The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to appoint council member Bobbi Bentz to serve as the next mayor of Ankeny. She was sworn in following the vote.

Former mayor Mark Holm resigned from …