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ID.me will be required for unemployment claims beginning April 1

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has announced a successful testing period for the ID.me verification method used in the state’s unemployment system. ID.me will become the requirement for all claimants starting April 1. Since the testing …

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Business owners speak out against anti-trans bills at Statehouse

Bills that are trying to strip rights away from members of the LGBTQ community are continuing to hurt Iowa and its efforts to retain and attract top talent, owners of small businesses in Valley Junction …

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Envision Iowa: Key takeaways about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic infrastructure

The Business Record recently held its third think tank session of this year’s Envision Iowa series. It focused on infrastructure, specifically about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic infrastructure needs. Panelists included:

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Envision Iowa: Key takeaways about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic business climate

The Business Record recently held its second think tank session of this year’s Envision Iowa series. It focused on “Business Opportunities” and specifically about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic business climate. Panelists included:

Mike Ralston,…
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Lutheran Services in Iowa receives $10,000 grant from Accenture

Lutheran Services in Iowa got a $10,000 grant from Accenture to support LSI’s Immigrant Education and Workforce Program in Des Moines and Sioux City. IEWP includes the Career Pathways program and Community Based English Language …

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Iowa young professionals set to convene for statewide conference

The Young Professionals of Iowa organization will host its annual conference from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Aug. 25 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The theme is “Here. Now. Iowa,” and the conference …

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40 pieces of advice for young professionals from this year’s Forty Under 40 class

Numerous studies show that current young professionals and those who will be entering the workforce soon see their jobs as more than just a paycheck. 

Seventy percent of Americans say they define their sense of …

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Envision Iowa: Key takeaways about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic workforce

Companies across Iowa are continuing to navigate a new workplace environment as they emerge from the pandemic.

The Business Record recently held the first think tank session of this year’s Envision Iowa series. It focused …

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This series was reported by Emily Kestel, Michael Crumb, Sarah Bogaards and Nora Felder. 

Editor’s note: This is part three of a three-part series looking at how the state’s history and values play a role …

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This series was reported by Emily Kestel, Michael Crumb, Sarah Bogaards and Nora Felder. 

Editor’s note: This is part two of a three-part series looking at how the state’s history and values play a role …