Plenty of Jobs In Iowa For Recent College Graduates, Says State Workforce Director
(Iowa) — Thousands of college students got their degree from Iowa’s state universities over the weekend. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says there are 55-thousand open jobs in a number of sectors including nursing, engineering, teaching, and biotech. She says grads that have any type of AI education are also expected to be in demand in Iowa. Townsend recommends first time job-seekers get help with their resumes and use the state’s job databank in their search.
Des Moines Housing Market Sees Strong Month In April
(Des Moines, IA) — The Des Moines housing market is showing good signs for both buyers and sellers this spring. Scott Steelman with the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors says the market saw improvements in active listing and closed sales in April, both month-over-month and compared to April of last year. The average number of days a home spends on the market also fell last month.
109 More Iowa National Guard Soldiers Are Home Safe After Deployment To Middle East
(Des Moines, IA) — Another group of Iowa National Guard soldiers have returned home after a twelve-month deployment to the Middle East. Almost 100 soldiers arrived home on Friday. A welcome home ceremony was held at Des Moines International Airport for the members from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division.
IA Enlisting IA Truck Drivers To Help Combat Human Trafficking
(Des Moines, IA) — The State of Iowa is enlisting truck drivers in the fight against human trafficking. A bill signed into law by Governor Reynolds requires applicants of commercial drivers licenses to first complete a 30-minute course on the subject. It’s designed to help truckers recognize, prevent and report human trafficking.
State Of Iowa, Private Donors Pledge $13M To The Field Of Dreams Movie Site
(Dyersville, IA) — The state of Iowa is joining private donors in making a multi-million dollar investment in an Iowa tourism site. Iowa will provide three-million dollars in Destination Iowa funds to the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville. An additional ten-million is being donated by Iowa families and business leaders. The money will be used to covers the cost of building the professional ballpark and year-round baseball and softball complex at the site.
