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Posted January 29, 2025in Just Released

Homemakers Furniture Expands with New Location in Tiffin, Iowa, Creating Approximately 200 Jobs

Family-operated retailer enhances Eastern Iowa community Des Moines, IA – January 29, 2025 – Homemakers Furniture, a premier home furnishings retailer renowned for its extensive selection of quality furniture and decor, is excited to announce plans to open its second location in Tiffin, Iowa. This expansion represents a significant milestone

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Posted January 29, 2025in Just Released

“Nation’s Report Card” shows encouraging progress in literacy, underscores Iowa’s need for evidence-based mathematics support

Iowa ranks 10th in the nation in 8th grade reading. Math rankings show the need for improved mathematics instruction, with Iowa ranking 30th for 4th graders and 23rd for 8th graders. DES MOINES — The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress results released today by the U.S. Department of Education

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Posted January 29, 2025in Just Released

Wastewater discharge reaches Yeader Creek in Des Moines

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a sewage discharge running into Yeader Creek in Polk County. The DNR Field Office in Des Moines was notified by the City of Des Moines of a sanitary sewer overflow near the Starbucks located at SE 14th Street and

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Posted January 27, 2025in Just Released

Local Author Fair Features Fiction by Five Iowans

Meet the writers and discover their wide variety of books. Five authors are coming to Beaverdale Books for its Local Author Fair, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 at Beaverdale Books. Meet Lauren Joiner, Tiffany Killoren, Robbie Orr, Lacy Rose, and Angela Youngers, as they share their

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Posted January 24, 2025in Just Released

Illnesses Surge in Polk County Schools

(Polk County, IA) — The Polk County Health Department (PCHD) is informing the community of a significant increase in the circulation of illnesses in schools. Sicknesses circulating include norovirus, influenza A, strep throat, pneumonia, and other infectious diseases. PCHD maintains a health reporting system for schools in Polk County. Schools

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Posted January 22, 2025in Just Released

Des Moines Prepares to Shine as the Host City for the Inaugural Women’s Major Arena Soccer League Championship Weekend

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Demon Hawks are bringing the spotlight to the heart of Iowa this spring, hosting the first-ever Major Arena Soccer League Women’s (MASL-W) “Championship Weekend” at Buccaneer Arena from March 28-30. This historic event will showcase six elite teams competing for the league’s inaugural championship

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Posted January 22, 2025in Just Released

THREE NEW MEMBERS ADDED TO THE DMACC FOUNDATION BOARD

Ashley Arellano, Travis Lautner and Chris Vernon Will Serve on the DMACC Foundation · The trio are part of a 27-member team of volunteers serving on the DMACC Foundation Board · The Wellmark Inc. Director, DMACC Agribusiness Co-Chair/Instructor and Vernon Company Chairman/CEO will each serve three-year terms, which can be

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Posted January 17, 2025in Just Released

Hoover Presidential Foundation Accepting Nominations for 2025 Uncommon Public Service Award

WEST BRANCH, IOWA – January 17, 2025 – The Hoover Presidential Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Uncommon Public Service Award. The due date for submissions is February 28, 2025. The awards are presented during the last week of March in the state House and Senate chambers during

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Posted January 16, 2025in Just Released

Hy-Vee Reaches Goal of 100 Million Meals for Feeding America®

Retail grocer began campaign to help address hunger across the Midwest WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Jan. 15, 2025) — Hy-Vee proudly announces today that it has achieved its bold goal of helping to provide 100 million meals* to Feeding America® and 19 partner food banks serving families experiencing hunger across

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Posted January 14, 2025in Just Released

USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa Departing, Acting State Director to Assume Leadership

Theresa Greenfield to leave USDA position on January 20 DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 14, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today announced that she is departing her leadership position effective at noon on January 20, 2025. Deputy State Director Kate Sand

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