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Women’s and Gender Issues

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Gender balance law elimination bill passes Iowa Senate committee

A bill that would eliminate Iowa’s gender balance law passed 12-6 along party lines out of the Senate State Government Committee Wednesday. The law requires that all state, county and municipal boards and commissions be …

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Applications for SBA program for women-owned rural small businesses due Jan. 15

The U.S. Small Business Administration, the Office of Rural Affairs and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have partnered to launch the Rural Ascent Agricultural Training Program, targeting women-owned small businesses in farming, ranching or value-added processing …

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More than $443K in child care business incentive grants announced

The state on Monday announced a second round of child care business incentive grants to help  businesses support the creation of child care openings in their communities. A total of $443,234 will be awarded through Iowa Workforce …

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Nominations for Young Women’s Resource Center award open through Jan. 8

The Young Women’s Resource Center is accepting nominations for its annual Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award. The award honors local advocates, activists, innovators and philanthropists who have made significant contributions toward empowering girls and young women. …

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Des Moines area one of best places for women to work in real estate

  The Des Moines metro area is among the 10 best places for women to work in commercial and residential real estate, according to an analysis by MyEListing of Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The analysis …

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Nonprofit group eyes converting WDM hotel into apartments for women taking part in jail diversion program

A nonprofit has an agreement to purchase West Des Moines hotel property that would be converted into supportive housing for women taking part in a jail diversion program, the organization’s executive director told the Business…
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7 takeaways from the 2022 Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference

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Iowa Women’s Foundation names new president and CEO

The Iowa Women’s Foundation has named Deann Cook as its next president and CEO. The transition will take effect Jan. 1, 2023, following the retirement of Dawn Oliver Wiand.

Cook has served as the president and CEO of United …

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‘Fearless is having the courage to honor your truth’: Meet 6 fearless Iowa women

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FemCity Des Moines announces new initiative

FemCity Des Moines announced a new initiative called “Fems Give Back.” The initiative is a partnership between FemCity Des Moines and Trixie’s Salon & Spa that will be set up like the organization’s First Friday …

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