Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend testified before a U.S. House sub committee Tuesday on the revamp of the state’s unemployment system. Townsend says Iowa modeled its Reemployment Case Management (RCM) program after a similar federal program, but it offers those who’ve lost their jobs help faster. “Unemployment claimants in Iowa now are contacted about […]
Casey’s announces major purchase of stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain announced the acquisition today of 198 stores, including 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama,