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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Why there’s a school bus driver shortage

We’ve all seen the banner signs hung off the side of a parked school bus advertising that a district is hiring drivers. The request for drivers doesn’t just occur before the start of a school …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ States and cities slow to spend federal pandemic money

The American Rescue Plan, passed in March, allotted $350 billion to be divided among local and state governments, and this Associated Press article reports many are still working on what to do with their share. And there’s …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Have we been ‘remote working’ wrong?

Are you tired of working remotely? Many of us are eager to return to the office after spending 18 months doing the remote thing, working from home offices, dining room tables and other makeshift workspaces …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Google is now marking hotels as green certified

A new tech solution will allow travelers to determine whether a hotel uses green practices before booking. Google is building a feature for travelers to differentiate hotels and resorts that are eco-friendly and  have sustainable …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Wall Street Journal series uncovers multitude of flaws at Facebook

When Facebook first began becoming popular in the mid-2000s, I thought it was a great way to stay connected with family and friends and reconnect with old friends. And over the years, that’s how I’ve …

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NOTEBOOK: Airport executive director lays out terminal project funding, discusses plane parking and his future

The Business Record recently sat down for an interview with Kevin Foley, the executive director of the Des Moines International Airport, for a conversation about the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the airport being operated as …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: ‘The Conjuring’ house is asking $1.2 million (spirits included)

With only three more days until the start of one of my favorite months, this spooky listing in the Wall Street Journal seemed like one to highlight. Jenn and Cory Heinzen are both paranormal investigators and have …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Seattle drive-in hopes to lure applicants by increasing minimum wage to $19

During the labor shortage we have read so much about in recent months, one Seattle drive-in is increasing pay and easing eligibility requirements for child care benefits in hopes of drawing in more applicants. In …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: This local journalist studied other locally owned newsrooms. Here’s what he found.

It probably isn’t a surprise that as the editor of a locally owned publication, I believe strongly in how locally owned media organizations make an impact in their communities. But it’s not just journalism gurus …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Amazon inching closer to opening department stores with high-tech features

Retail giant Amazon Inc. is moving closer to opening its own line of department stores as a way to boost its apparel sales, report Sebastian Herrera and Khadeeja Safdar for the Wall Street Journal. The stores likely …