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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate. For many years, Iowa’s public high schools have had the nation’s highest graduation rate. Iowa ranks fifth in the nation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degrees conferred per 1,000 residents. In addition, Iowa is second in the U.S.

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State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn

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State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. If you think Iowa is about corn, you’re right. If, however, you think Iowa is all agriculture, you’re wrong. Much of what you know about Iowa is true. Iowa is a right-to-work state.

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September / October 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 5)

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The September / October 2021 issue looks at startup ecosystems, innovation centers and Opportunity Zones. Plus, an exclusive interview with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.

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Alternative Deck Footing Product, Diamond Pier, Releases 10-year Study Examining Frost Heave Performance

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Additionally, since there is no ASTM testing methodology for foundation systems in freezing conditions, so the building code industry relies upon observational evidence as the basis for deriving a reasonable standard of performance for a given frost zone depth. To satisfy skeptical builders, Pin Foundations, Inc. of the time.

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Feature Story: 2015 Economic Development Awards

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Archives Arizona Arkansas Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Business Clusters/Corridors California Feature Story Featured Post Florida Georgia Incentives Indiana Iowa Kentucky Magazine Magazine Highlights Maryland Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico New York Pennsylvania Ports And Free Trade Zones Renewable Energy (..)

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September / October 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 5)

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foreign trade zones have more than trippled in the past five years, while about a fifth of the goods imported into the U.S. Iowa: Certified for Development | Finding a suitable location for business has never been easier than it is right now in Iowa. doesn’t close its skills gap. are coming in through FTZs.

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How to achieve cost-effective kindergarten classrooms

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Compared to the classroom for older students, the ideal kindergarten classroom is larger and offers more zones for play-based learning. The extra space allows for hands-on learning zones (e.g., Pictured is the new North Scott YMCA in Eldridge, Iowa. quiet, wet, messy, building, etc.)