Public Health Economist Publishes Research On Impact of E-Cigarette Tax
WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/23/2026) A study by a Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences researcher sought to answer this question: What happens to children when states increase their e-cigarette taxes? Research by Jason Semprini, PhD, MPP, assistant professor of public health, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, suggests that pursuing "tax parity," or imposing equivalent taxes and restrictions on cigarettes and alternative nicotine products, may lead to increased cigarette
Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/14/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host its 2026 Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program on Nov. 13-14 on its campus at 8025 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. The annual event, open to faculty, students, staff, members of the regional medical and scientific community and high school students, will showcase innovative research being conducted across multiple disciplines at DMU and beyond. Pravin Mishra, PhD, MBA, chief research officer at DMU,
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,
