Simpson College has started construction on a 10,000-square-foot gymnastics facility, located on the north end of campus near its softball complex. The $2.3 million venue, fully funded by donors, will serve as the practice and competition facility for women’s and men’s gymnastics, and provide opportunities for external groups to use the facility, a news release…

On Sept. 27, over 1,500 Central Iowans participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Principal Park in Des Moines. Walkers helped raise over $287,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraising continues through the end of the year. Team LCS, led by Aaron Brady and Erin Moeller, was…

Dupaco Credit Union, in partnership with Dubuque-based the Innovation Lab, has opened applications for the second year of its Gift of Innovation grant. Rather than a cash award, the grant offers nonprofits access to customized innovation sessions valued at up to $40,000 ranging from one-day sessions to yearlong support. The sessions aim to help organizations strengthen…

The first statewide survey of specialty crops in Iowa since 2015 shows a $66.5 million economic output for the industry. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the 2023 Iowa Commercial Horticulture Food Crops Survey results on Wednesday. The report highlights a sector of Iowa agriculture that Naig said is diverse, growing, and making a…

Holmes Murphy has announced the launch of the Client Learning and Understanding Engine, or CLUE, a new proprietary analytics platform designed to support Holmes Murphy’s property casualty and employee benefits clients. “CLUE isn’t just a tool — it’s a new way of serving clients,” Jeffrey Austin White, Holmes Murphy chief data and analytics officer, said in a prepared…

Catch Des Moines honored Greater Des Moines businesses and individuals for their support of the tourism and hospitality industry during its 2025 Annual Celebration Wednesday in Altoona. “Our annual celebration is about celebrating the impact that tourism has on our community,” Catch Des Moines President and CEO Trina Flack said in a press release. “From…