DES MOINES, IOWA (March 10, 2022) — Iowa job seekers soon will gain access to a valuable professional-training program designed to prepare participants for high-growth technology jobs in under six months. Starting Friday, March 11, IowaWORKS offices throughout the state will be offering access to Grow with Google training certificates at no cost to Iowans through Google’s Career Certificates Scholarship Program.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 1, 2022) — The Mayors Quad City Young Adult Hiring Fair will be taking place tomorrow, March 2, 12–5PM, at the TaxSlayer Center. The event will introduce high-school and college students to local businesses looking for entry-level and summer employees. Mayors will gather at noon to open the event and will be available for interviews afterward.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 18, 2022) — Iowa Architectural Foundation's (IAF) Board of Trustees has elected CMBA Architects' CEO, Brian Crichton AIA, as the organization's new Board Chair. Crichton will serve a one-year term at the helm of the State's only organization focused on educating public audiences to understand and appreciate contemporary and historic architecture.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 9, 2022) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is urging lawmakers to pass sensible legislation that would put Iowans back to work. NFIB, which represents nearly 11,000 small-business owners across the state, supports HF2279, which should be up or a vote on the House floor.