DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Hy-Vee has announced it has joined a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa. The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is spearheaded by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. Hy-Vee and Sec Pate’s office are working together to raise awareness about this form of modern-day slavery and finding ways to prevent human trafficking.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced $4.65 million in grant funding for the following three projects through Destination Iowa. The $100 million program, announced in April, invests in transformational attractions that will bolster the quality of life in Iowa communities, enhance tourism and attract new residents.

MARION, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Trees Forever is hosting an informational session for community leaders to learn about its carbon-crediting program and how carbon credits can be used to generate revenue for their Iowa or Illinois towns. The session will be held Tuesday, August 2, Noon, via a virtual Zoom meeting.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.6 percent in June — down from 2.7 percent in May and back to its pre-pandemic level. Iowa establishments added 5,100 jobs in June as the Labor Force Participation Rate also increased to 67.8 percent, up from 67.6 percent last month. The US unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent in June.