News Release: 8/15/2026
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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty Help Shape Understanding of Ancient Human Relatives
WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/05/2026) Two Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences researchers are helping unravel one of the most intriguing mysteries in human evolution. New findings from the ongoing Homo naledi project suggest that all 20 fossil individuals from a cave in South Africa were female - a discovery that is prompting scientists to reconsider assumptions about this ancient human relative's behavior, social structure and treatment of the dead. Heather Garvin, PhD, a forensic
WDM Chamber Releases 2025 Workforce Survey Results Highlighting Hiring Demand, Skills Gaps and Youth
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the 2025 Central Iowa Workforce Survey, providing insight into hiring expectations, workforce challenges, and talent readiness across the region. The survey points to strong employer confidence heading into 2026, alongside growing concern about skills gaps and the need for earlier, more coordinated workforce development strategies. “Businesses across Central Iowa are preparing for growth,
