WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 5, 2021) — The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation is offering 75 scholarships, totaling $167,500 to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term care. This is up from 33 scholarships offered last year. Scholarship opportunities are available for current long-term care employees, veterans and high school students.

WAVERLY, IOWA (March 5, 2021) — Rachel Green of DeWitt, Iowa, was one of 37 Wartburg College students and recent graduates to win an award at the annual Iowa College Media Association virtual award ceremony on Thursday, February 18.

Green earned first place for Best Profile Story in the news division.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 5, 2021) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, February 21, and Saturday, February 27, was 4,452, a decrease of 740 from last week’s adjusted numbers. There were 3,949 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 503 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state. The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims was 49,140, an increase of 382 from the previous week.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2021) — For more than 68 years The Moline Foundation has partnered with local non-profits, community organizations, families, and individuals to fulfill their philanthropic dreams. With $38 million allocated since 1953, our generous donors have created a legacy of caring for their neighbors and our community.