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Register today to attend professional development for educators, administrators supporting learners with disabilities
Iowa Department Of Education
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March 19, 2025
Save the date! Two professional development opportunities on special education and support for learners with disabilities are coming to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on June 5-6. The Teaching for Impact: Training for All Educators...
Attorney General Bird Statement on Trump Administration Dropping Biden Lawsuit Against Iowa’s Immigration Enforcement Law
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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March 14, 2025
DES MOINES—In 2024, Iowa passed a law that increased penalties for illegal reentry and gave the State the tools to enforce immigration laws while Biden refused. The Biden Administration then sued Iowa to block that law. President Trump’s...
Iowa Department of Education launches 2025-26 STEM Scale-Up Program application
Iowa Department Of Education
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January 7, 2025
Iowa educators are invited to apply to expand and launch world-class STEM programs for the 2025-26 academic year through the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education’s STEM Scale-Up Program. The STEM Scale-Up...
Meet 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Maddie Kampf
Iowa Department Of Education
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March 25, 2025
In a world where innovative thinking and technological skills are increasingly important, the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education knows the importance of honoring the dedicated STEM teachers fostering thriving...
AONMeetings Launches $3.99 Monthly Plan to Eliminate Hidden Webinar Fees
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 9, 2025
Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AONMeetings today announced the release of a new pricing structure that includes unlimited webinar features—such as registration management, interactive tools, and professional...
TravelingWiki Now Documents Resources for 96.9% of Enplanements in Iowa; Now At 3 Airports with Most Iowa Enplanements
EIN Presswire
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March 4, 2025
TravelingWiki Now Documents Resources to Enable More Mobility for the Non Visible Disability Community at The Three Airports with Most Iowa Enplanements. DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Surrounding engagement...
Alice's Wellness Launches 'Back to School, Back to You' Campaign for Adult Mental Health and Wellness
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
Comprehensive wellness program addresses unique stressors adults face during back-to-school season ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alice's Wellness, a leading provider of holistic mental health and wellness...
Gershman Mortgage Recognized as Top Healthiest Employer, Highlighting Commitment to Well-Being in West Des Moines
EIN Presswire
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October 11, 2024
Gershman Mortgage's corporate headquarters has been named the 1st Place winner in the 2024 Healthiest Employers of St. Louis WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gershman Mortgage has been named the 1st...
Iowa STEM Scale-Up Funding Again Available for Drone Education
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 2, 2025
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education programs and drone products, today announced the PCS Edventures’ Drone...
WBA Heavyweight Michael 'The Bounty' Hunter to Inspire Des Moines Youth at Charity Dinner Event
EIN Presswire
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October 1, 2024
DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The #1 WBA Heavyweight boxer, Michael 'The Bounty' Hunter, is coming to Des Moines for an exclusive charity event aimed at inspiring local youth and raising funds for two...
Attorney General Jackley Supports Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
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March 25, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 51 other Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief before the U.S....
HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, and Massachusetts
EIN Presswire
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March 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The third of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The...
Attorney General Bonta Stands Up for U.S. Army Veterans Denied Education Benefits Under the G.I. Bill
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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March 20, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims supporting the right of U.S. veterans and their children to access educational benefits under the G.I. Bill. The brief, filed...
Meet 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Dustan Kern
Iowa Department Of Education
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March 20, 2025
In a world where innovative thinking and technological skills are increasingly important, the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education knows the importance of honoring the dedicated STEM teachers fostering thriving...
Kaleafa Weed Dispensary Des Moines Announces Ongoing Daily Specials
EIN Presswire
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September 18, 2024
Customers in Des Moines, WA can now take advantage of exclusive daily discounts on a variety of cannabis products at Kaleafa Weed Dispensary. DES MOINES, WA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kaleafa Weed Dispensary in Des...
Ep. 212 - How Rural Hospitals Make it Work
Iowa Workforce Development
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August 20, 2025
How do rural hospitals find the staffing in today’s day and age? That’s the question hosts Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett are looking to answer in part one of a two-episode series at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. Joining...
Meet 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Dan Kuchera
Iowa Department Of Education
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March 18, 2025
In a world where innovative thinking and technological skills are increasingly important, the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education knows the importance of honoring the dedicated STEM teachers fostering thriving...
Attorney General Rayfield Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits
Oregon Department of Justice
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March 21, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families. The brief argues the two veterans were...
Finalists for Iowa’s top agricultural education award revealed
Iowa Department Of Education
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March 12, 2025
At ceremonies throughout Iowa last week, seven educators were celebrated as 2024-25 finalists for the prestigious Golden Owl Award, given annually to Iowa’s top agriculture educator. Sponsored by the Iowa FFA Foundation, Nationwide Insurance and...
Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate Increases to 66.3 Percent in November
Iowa Workforce Development
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December 19, 2024
Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: December 19, 2024 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: communications@iwd.iowa.gov Printer Friendly Version (PDF) Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate...