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Temporary Location for IowaWORKS Sioux City
Iowa Workforce Development
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September 2, 2025
Due to a maintenance issue, the Sioux City IowaWORKS office will be temporarily relocated until work is completed. Customers can receive services at the following temporary location. The IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center will also be present to...
Iowa teacher workforce shows strong numbers for school districts
Iowa Department Of Education
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September 2, 2025
The beginning of the school year brings new opportunities and challenges. But Iowa schools are prepared, with the majority boasting full staff rosters ready for an impactful year of learning. “Ensuring every learner experiences a world-class...
Attorney General Bird Announces Staff Changes
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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September 2, 2025
DES MOINES– Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced her appointment of Steve Blankinship as Chief Deputy Attorney General. Blankinship will replace Leif Olson, who is pending confirmation as the U.S. Attorney for Iowa’s Northern...
Lynch Carpenter Investigates Claims in UI Community HomeCare Data Breach
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 2, 2025
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UI Community HomeCare, (“UICHC”), a home infusion and medical equipment service provider affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care, recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the...
Register today for Iowa’s science professional development opportunity
Iowa Department Of Education
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August 26, 2025
Iowa science educators are invited to join colleagues from across the state for one of three Science Education Professional Learning Events this fall. The Iowa Department of Education is offering three regional opportunities for teachers to engage...
Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Toledo Police Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Tama County Shooting
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 22, 2025
DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office concluded that the July 5, 2025, fatal shooting of Logan Kurth by an officer from the Toledo Police Department was legally justified. The Attorney General’s conclusion was...
Attorney General Jackley Announces a Sioux City, Iowa Man Sentenced To Life in Prison for First-Degree Murder in Union County
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
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August 26, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Sioux City, Iowa man has been sentenced to a mandatory sentence of...
IowaWORKS Planned Site Maintenance - Saturday August 23
Iowa Workforce Development
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August 22, 2025
The IowaWORKS website will be undergoing required maintenance on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. CST, users may experience brief disruptions (although the site will remain generally available). From 1:00 p.m. to 9:00...
Symmetry Festival Brings Electronic Music to the Heart of Iowa
EIN Presswire
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August 25, 2025
The festival returns to Fairfield, IA for its second year on October 3rd and 4th, 2025 FAIRFIELD, IA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Symmetry Music & Arts Festival is set to redefine the Midwest music scene, bringing the...
Iowa Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments in Clear Lake September 17
Iowa Judicial Branch
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August 20, 2025
On Wednesday, September 17, the Iowa Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Clear Lake, Iowa, in celebration of Constitution Day. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States of America by...
Michael J. Welsh, MD, Receives Yergin-New International Prize for Biomedical Research
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 2, 2025
New York, NY, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will award its 2025 Yergin-New International Prize for Biomedical Research to Michael J. Welsh, MD, of the University of Iowa for his pioneering work in...
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.7 Percent in July
Iowa Workforce Development
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August 14, 2025
Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: August 14, 2025 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted...
Ep. 211 - Iowa Office of Apprenticeship One Year Anniversary
Iowa Workforce Development
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August 20, 2025
Iowa has always been a major supporter of Registered Apprenticeships, but that commitment grew even further when the state took over apprenticeship oversight from the U.S. Department of Labor in June of 2024. Iowa Office of Apprenticeship Program...
New Locations for IowaWORKS Cedar Rapids and Fort Dodge
Iowa Workforce Development
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August 20, 2025
Effective August 1, 2025, IowaWORKS has changed its locations in Cedar Rapids and Fort Dodge to better serve Iowans in the area. Job seekers and employers in the area can learn more using the information below. Cedar Rapids: New Location and...
Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Bettendorf September 16
Iowa Judicial Branch
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August 14, 2025
On Tuesday, September 16, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Bettendorf, Iowa. The proceedings will take place in the Bettendorf High School auditorium, 3333 18th Street. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at...
Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards Presented to 40 Farm Families at the 2025 Iowa State Fair
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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August 13, 2025
Prestigious award recognizes farmers who are leaders in conservation and water quality DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2025) – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director...
Ep. 210 - Iowa Lab Saves Wild Money With Earn & Learn
Iowa Workforce Development
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August 20, 2025
This episode of the Mission: Employable podcast dives into an Earn and Learn program that’s saving one Iowa organization money while reinvesting in its workforce, Goldfinch Laboratory plays an important role in Iowa’s medical industry, testing...
National Math Stars Names Exceptional Iowa Math Students to 2025 Cohort
Iowa Department Of Education
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August 20, 2025
Learners from across Iowa will each receive more than $100,000 in educational support National Math Stars (NMS) has selected 17 exceptional students from Iowa to take part in its program. NMS supports high-performing math students beginning in...
Ep. 209 - Iowa’s Future EMTs Part 2
Iowa Workforce Development
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August 20, 2025
Mission: Employable is back in Le Mars to find out more about how the Le Mars Fire Department is using work-based learning to get students interested in becoming EMTs. Le Mars Battalion Chief John MacGregor joins the show and shares an emotional...
Pyrotechnics Guild International Thanks Boone, Iowa for a Warm Welcome at 'Fire Flies in the Sky'
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
Boone, IA — The Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) extends its heartfelt thanks to the Boone community for hosting our annual pyrotechnics convention. BOONE, IA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pyrotechnics Guild...