DMACC is reviewing and discussing its security procedures after last week’s shootings at a community college campus in Oregon.  The college has a crisis management team and has hired a company to monitor social media on or near the campus, especially during large events. Students and faculty were encouraged last week to talk about the…… MORE

Deere and Company workers will get a first look at their new contract on Sunday, when they meet to vote on it. The six-year pact was announced just an hour after the old six-year deal expired.  The agreement covers 10-thousand workers at 12 factories, including the ones in Ankeny and Ottumwa. NewLink Genetics in Ames…… MORE

Iowa could be getting a small number of Syrian refugees next year, according to the governor.  Governor Branstad says welcoming the displaced Syrians is a good thing, as long as they’re thoroughly vetted first.  He also wants to make sure the state is informed in advance of their arrival. Deere and Company reached a tentative…… MORE