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Oakridge Neighborhood seeking host employers for youth employment program

Oakridge Neighborhood is hosting a virtual information session for employers interested in providing job experiences to participants in the Oak Futures Youth Employment program. The program offers individuals ages 14-24 a paid part-time work experience …

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Ankeny council approves development agreement for Mrs. Clark’s expansion

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The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to approve a development agreement for a $25 million expansion of the Mrs. Clark’s production facility.

According to the agreement, the company plans to expand its facility …

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Number of people employed in Iowa increases

The number of Iowans working in the state increased to 1,664,100 in January, the highest it’s been since June 2023, new data from Iowa Workforce Development shows.

In December, 1,661,400 Iowans were employed, and in …

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Local economists weigh in on potential effects of tariffs on Iowa agriculture

“Tariff whiplash” has been a popular phrase lately, as President Donald Trump has announced and delayed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.

On March 10, China imposed taxes on American agricultural products such …

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Public invited to review Ankeny’s South Ankeny Boulevard revitalization plan

The city of Ankeny is hosting an open house on March 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at New City Church for the public to review the nearly complete South Ankeny Boulevard Revitalization Plan. The …

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Ankeny council considers expansion agreement with Mrs. Clark’s

Mrs. Clark’s Foods plans to expand its facility in Ankeny by 90,000-100,000 square feet to increase its production capacity. The Ankeny City Council is scheduled to consider a development agreement for the expansion during its…
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Photo of the Week: Lighted Walking Path opens along downtown Hy-Vee

A new art installation has opened along the sidewalk on the south side of the downtown Hy-Vee.

The Lighted Walking Path was created through a partnership between Operation Downtown; the Greater Des Moines Partnership; 420 …

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11 organizations, leaders receive awards at 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference

The Iowa Tourism Office presented 11 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry during the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference Thursday in Altoona. In addition, conference attendees voted for the People’s Choice Award. The three winners …

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University of Northern Iowa adding master of arts in teaching degree

The University of Northern Iowa announced a newly approved Master of Arts in Teaching degree in secondary education. The online graduate degree program is designed for graduates of non-teaching degree programs who want to complete …

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15 Iowa dairies awarded innovation grants

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 15 Iowa dairy projects Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, which is in its second year. The cost-share grants aim to help expand on-farm dairy processing …