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.

WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (March 4, 2021) — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Megan Hultquist of Bettendorf has been named to its President's Honors List for Fall 2020.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 3, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Secretary of State Paul Pate announced a new interagency partnership with Iowa Workforce Development to assist Iowa businesses with the reinstatement process through the Iowa Secretary of State’s Fast Track Filing system. Business owners whose companies have been dissolved are now able to utilize an online system that is shared by the Secretary of State’s Office and Iowa Workfor