27 Aug 2019

Top Growers Win State Fair Awards

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Vegetable winners were crowned during the 2019 Iowa State Fair in the John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy.

 

VEGETABLES — CULINARY HERBS

 

Culinary Sage

1) Robert Morris, Des Moines

2) Carol Todd, Des Moines

3) Daniel Cretors, Urbandale

 

VEGETABLES — EDIBLE NUTS

 

Black Walnut

1) Robert Morris, Des Moines

27 Aug 2019

Hy-Vee Pharmacies Stocked with Flu Vaccine for the 2019-2020 Season

By Christina Gayman

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2018) — Hy-Vee Inc announced today that the flu vaccine is available at its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region without an appointment or prescription. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year to prevent getting and spreading the flu virus.

27 Aug 2019

Western Pleasure Riders Compete for Champion Titles at 2019 Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Western pleasure riders brought their skills to Des Moines to compete in the Open Western Horse Show judged Saturday, August 10, at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

 

OPEN WESTERN

 

All Breed Western Horsemanship — Riders 18 and Under

1) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

2) Jenna Wheatley, Adair

3) Kayla Jack, Victor

4) Laurie Abernathy, Indianola

27 Aug 2019

Ambrose Women for Social Justice Conference Will Feature Nobel Laureate Leymeh Gbowee

By Craig DeVrieze

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Nobel Laureate Leymeh Gbowee will provide the keynote address for the 16th annual Ambrose Women for Social Justice Conference, “War and Peace: Gender and Justice” on September 24 at the Rogalski Center of St Ambrose University.

27 Aug 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces New Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Iowa Students and Employers

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds, joined by business and education leaders, today announced opportunities now available through the Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning, a virtual space that connects students and employers through shared projects that enable students to learn through real-world professional experiences.

27 Aug 2019

The Moline Foundation Announces Fall 2019 Grant Deadline

By Joy Boruff

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 27, 2019) — A grants submission deadline has been announced by The Moline Foundation, a community foundation located in Moline, Illinois. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply if they serve the citizens of Moline, Illinois and the surrounding area.

Any non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, including those who have never received funding from The Moline Foundation in the past, is welcome to apply.

27 Aug 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund Recipients

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the first 13 recipients of the new Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund, a matching grant designed to help employers carry out solutions to help their employees achieve post-secondary training and education. The first round of Employer Innovation Fund Grants will distribute over $400,000 in funds to employers across the state.

27 Aug 2019

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Partners with Iowa Cubs to Promote Iowa Caucuses, Voter Registration

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is partnering with the Iowa Cubs to promote the state’s unique first-in-the-nation caucus status and help Cubs fans register to vote. The Iowa Cubs will temporarily change their team name to the Iowa Caucuses for this Friday’s game against the Memphis Redbirds.

27 Aug 2019

The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) Announces Manufacturing Conference Keynotes

By Ashley Moore

NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — The Corridor Business Journal announces keynote speakers for its 2019 Manufacturing Conference, to be held October 4 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.

The event invites industry leaders to network, learn about best practices in the region, and build a stronger talent pipeline.

27 Aug 2019

STEM Council Moves to Strengthen Mathematics Education

By Lindy Ibeling

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council will begin accepting applications today for the STEM Scale-Up Program mathematics menu. An additional investment was made during the legislative session specifically to scale mathematics education programs proven to increase interest and achievement among K-12 students across Iowa.

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