DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa kicks off National Apprenticeship Week this week to recognize the critical pathways created by apprenticeship programs and their value in today’s workforce. Registered Apprenticeship programs are increasing across the state because they provide a proven solution for Iowa employers, students, and job seekers. “The record growth of Registered Apprenticeship programs, […]
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November 9, 2021 Chief Justice Susan Christensen has appointed District Judge Myron Gookin, Fairfield, as chief judge of the Eighth Judicial District. Judge Gookin succeeds Chief Judge Mary Ann Brown who will retire December 31, 2021. Judge Gookin will begin the position of chief judge January 1, 2022. “Judge Gookin has served the people of […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 8, 2021) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Last month was the eighth wettest October on record,” said Secretary Naig. “A stretch of […]
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 1, 2021) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Several rounds of steady rain fell across much of Iowa, which improved drought conditions and […]
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All store locations to provide 15 percent discount on November 11 for service members NEWS RELEASE (Boone, IA) – This Veteran’s Day, Thursday, November 11, the Fareway family would like to thank all veterans and active service members. Fareway store locations in a six-state region will be offering a fifteen percent discount to any retired, […]
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (November 1, 2021) — Hy-Vee, Inc. today announces its intention to pledge $500,000 to help fund the proposed enhancements to Indian Hills Community College campuses in Ottumwa and Centerville, upon successful passage of the bond referendum vote. Hy-Vee has been a proud partner of Indian Hills Community College for several years. […]
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 25, 2021) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “An active weather pattern returned to Iowa this past week, which brought much needed rainfall […]
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Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA – Last month, an Ankeny woman returned from basic training and became the first female enlisted infantry Soldier in the Iowa National Guard. Pfc. Taylor Patterson with Company C, 168th Infantry joined in June 2020 and enlisted infantry. She says her support system at home and her drill sergeants during infantry […]
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DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.0 percent in September, down from 4.1 percent in August and 4.7 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent in September. The labor force participation rate remained steady at 66.8 percent. “Iowa’s economy is continuing its steady climb out […]
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October 20, 2021 DES MOINES, Iowa – The men and women of the Iowa State Patrol and Department of Public Safety are heartbroken to announce the loss of one of our own, Trooper Ted Benda ISP #313. Trooper Benda, 37, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, October 14th while in route to assist […]
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