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Women’s and Gender Issues

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Women in Agriculture Day reception to be held March 23

Gov. Kim Reynolds will be signing a proclamation declaring March 23 as “Women in Agriculture Day in Iowa.” This marks the fourth year that Stine Seed Co. has partnered with the Iowa FFA Foundation, the …

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Iowa Womens’ Hall of Fame now accepting nominations

The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. Since 1975, the award has honored contemporary and historical Iowa women who are making or …

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WDM Mentoring for Women event announced

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the keynote speaker and mentors for its sixth annual Mentoring for Women Conference, in partnership with the Clive Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place …

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Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation accepting scholarship applications

The Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation is accepting applications for educational scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. Four $1,000 scholarships will be available to nontraditional students who are already in the workplace and want …

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YWRC announces 2023 Louise Rosenfield Noun award recipients

The Young Women’s Resource Center announced that the recipients of the Louise Rosenfield Noun Impact, Purpose and Visionary awards are Shannissy Catron, Maria Volante and Dawn Martinez Oropeza, respectively. The awards honor women who have …

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Tippie College of Business hosting annual Women Summit

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business is once again hosting its Tippie Women Summit this year. The summit will include one in-person event and two virtual events, all in March. All events are …

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2023 Inspiring Women of Iowa finalists announced

The 16 finalists for the annual Inspiring Women of Iowa awards have been announced. The event, whose proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, honors women of courage, confidence and character, as well as …

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Iowa Women’s Foundation now accepting grant applications

The Iowa Women’s Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Core Grant program. The $150,000 program funds organizations across the state that address one of the barriers to women’s economic self-sufficiency that the Iowa …

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Chrysalis Foundation awards more than $100,000 to local nonprofits

The Chrysalis Foundation announced it has awarded more than $100,000 to 27 local nonprofits as part of its annual grant program. The selected organizations work to address the Chrysalis Foundation’s mission of ensuring safety, security, …