Closing the gap

Daycare expansion underway Community Early Childhood Center, 1321 S. 24th St., is building a 4,900-square-foot expansion to its building...

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25k goes a long way

Linking Families receives National Gypsum donation; Organization is a resource for child care in FD region Elizabeth Stanek, executive...

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Child Care Taskforce Report Urges Action in Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds released the Governor's Child Care Task Force Report on Wed., Nov. 3rd. The long awaited report splits the...

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Struggling with Workforce Issues?

In visiting local businesses, whether they be industries, shops or restaurants, I can't help but notice all of the "We're Hiring" signs. ...

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A new future envisioned

Childcare Discovery Center holds groundbreaking The family of Tammy McNeil, owner of Childcare Discovery Center, pose during a...

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How's the Soil?

We are always happy to see Spring arrive after Winter, but this year we are ecstatic that it is Spring for a couple of reasons. First,...

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Childcare a focus of recent bills passed by Iowa House

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia. (KMTV) - There are two bills that recently passed the Iowa House of Representatives. One provides up to $3 million a...

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A Great Day for Two Fort Dodge Child Care Centers

We are excited to announce that both Linking Families and Communities and Child Care Discovery Center have been awarded funding through...

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Council moves to support daycare business

ChildCare Discovery plans to build on new site A Fort Dodge daycare business plans to build a new facility on the city’s northeast side....

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Legislators Need to Hear From You Regarding Child Care

Did you know that not many people contact their legislators? The legislative process can be confusing, your busy and who wants to take...

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Child Care Impacts All & Requires All Hands On Deck

Recently, a local economic developer stated that area unemployment was 3.3% - back to pre-COVID-19 levels - and that there were almost...

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Senator Joni Ernst is passionate on childcare issue

‘Fort Dodge is just really moving’ Sen. Ernst learns about local projects Click Here For Information On Current Childcare Issues in Fort...

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"Empower Workforce By Caring For Our Youngest Iowans"

The Governor challenged the Economic Recovery Advisory Board to work across all areas of state government to deliver an effective and...

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Legislative Update on Child Care Bills in the Iowa House

Rep. Ann Meyer discusses current Child Care Bills during Eggs & Issues discussion on January 29, 2021. Video clip courtesy of Greater...

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Stanek speaks on Business Community Support Broadcast

Linking Families and Communities' Executive Director, Elizabeth Stanek, spoke about child care on the Business Community Support...

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Analysis: Sample Workforce Child Care Survey Key Findings

Child care. It impacts families, businesses and everyone's future. Here you will find a sample survey showing the impact on a business...

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Daycare nears project completion

Calvary Family Center Daycare in Fort Dodge’s Pleasant Valley is nearing the completion of a new playground thanks to a $10,600 donation...

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Without childcare, it will be a rough road to recovery

WORK TRANSFORMED For parents, the ability to work full-time goes hand in hand with whether they have childcare.

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Staying Sharp

Keep your mind active and engaged and you may be better equipped to handle the stress of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. This is true...

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Childcare - Every Day Heros

Child Care - An Essential Service Enabling Parents To Work Taking Extra Precautions - To Keep Children Healthy And Staff Well Essential For

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