Yesterday’s tornados were a reminder that we’re headed into the spring season, which means we all keep a closer eye on the water levels around the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. As of today, there’s an easy way to track the risk of flooding at your house. Scientists at the University of Iowa have released an online, interactive map to show you exactly where the water is, and how likely or unlikely it would be to make it to your front door.
M2CT3 is a four-part webinar series featuring Lisa Rosser, founder of The Value of a Veteran. She is an advocate of hiring military service personnel to be the solution for poor fit and high turnover. Her career spans several decades, 3 continents and 4 major deployments. Learn the important tips and advantages of hiring today’s soldiers, military members and Veterans.
Register online at www.iashrm.org/webinar
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join others at the CISHRM sponsored location!
March 15: Where to find veterans
March 29: Translating the military resume and interviewing tips
April 5: How to retain veterans after you’ve hired them
All sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and last 90 minutes. The series is only $25, free to members of sponsoring organizations and to those who view the series at the CISHRM sponsor location. HR Certification Institue credits pending approval.
If you have Skippy peanut butter in your kids’ lunch, listen up. The FDA has recalled jars of reduced fat creamy and chunky sold here in Iowa because it might have salmonella. You can compare the information for the recalled jars of peanut butter to what you have in the kitchen by clicking here.
Well, just a day after hearing about a car seat recall, a manufacturer here in Iowa has announced a big recall – Burlington Bassinets made before June of last year are all being recalled.
The problem? If it isn’t set up just right, the legs of the bassinet can collapse and make the whole thing fall over.
If you have one of these at home, you don’t need to return the bassinet. Instead, they just want you to watch a video online that gives better instructions of how to set up the bassinet safely.
Click here to find out if your bassinet is included in the recall!
If you have little ones at home, or know someone who does… heads up! There was a huge car seat recall announced this week. Here’s the scoop:
Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG), in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Cosco, Maxi-Cosi, and Safety 1st child restraint systems.
Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is issuing a safety recall for certain Cosco, Maxi-Cosi, and Safety 1st brand child restraints manufactured from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009. There is a potential for the harness adjustment strap to loosen during use. If this were to occur, the harness may be loose around the child, possibly increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The models affected are manufactured from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009 and include Convertible child restraints Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite, Enspira, Priori, Prospect, and Vantage; Infant child restraints Mico and OnBoard.
Project Fresh Start is seeking donated prom dresses to distribute to students in March.
The Ankeny-based program distributes school supplies and backpacks, prom dresses, and holiday food and gifts to families of need in the greater Ankeny area.
Project Fresh Start has assisted students from the Ankeny school district, Ankeny Christian Academy, Ballard, Bondurant-Farrar, North Polk, Saydel, Southeast Polk, and Woodward-Granger for the past three years by providing free prom dresses to students who express a need. All dresses have been donated.
Students need not complete a financial analysis form. Students merely appear at the site of distribution of the dresses, find a garment that fits, and take the dress with them at no charge.
To donate dresses or support this program, contact Dave Kissinger at djkissinger@dmacc.edu or at 491-2049.
Winter Jam is coming up on Friday and Life 107.1 artist David Crowder will be there performing live. Jimmy Olsen from evenings on Life 107.1 had the chance to chat with David, asked him about how the tour is going, and what to expect Friday night.
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Watch the video for Brandon Heath’s new song, “Your Love”.
Life 107.1’s own Jimmy Olsen recently had the opportunity to talk with Nick from Kutless. He shared some thoughts about being the ‘new guy’ in Kutless, and what you can expect at Winter Jam this year.
Listen to the interview below!
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