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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by David DeWitte.
Iowa’s unemployment situation showed little improvement in October, as the state's jobless rate returned to the 6.7 percent level it hit in August for the first time in 26 years. “Significant ...
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Are company wellness programs worth the investment?
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 by Admin.
Call it a silver lining. While employers may be laying off and cutting ...
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Kirkwood hosts Eastern Iowa College Fair
Posted on Sep 22, 2009 by Admin.
Kirkwood Community College hosts the annual Eastern Iowa College Fair on Wednesday. Representatives of ...
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