Eight semifinalists for the job of president of Iowa State University will be interviewed on Oct. 20-21 by the ISU Presidential Search Committee. The virtual interviews will be done behind closed doors and the identities of the semifinalists will not be revealed, according to a news release. Earlier this month, the 12-member search committee narrowed…

Lead DSM has announced participants in the Youth Leadership Initiative class of 2026. The Youth Leadership Initiative aims to provide high school students with hands-on experiences that help them become better leaders for their schools and communities. This year’s class includes 38 students from 17 public and private schools across Greater Des Moines. Students will…

The Iowa Department of Revenue has released a summary of its latest Iowa Leading Indicators Index, which is an analysis of several economic indicators for the state. Simple takeaways include: The August index increased 0.2% to 107.7 in August. The monthly diffusion index increased to 81.3 in August from 43.8 in July. The Iowa nonfarm…

A new program is beginning to aid emerging Polk County developers in learning the intricacies of developing multifamily projects. The first phase of Develop the Developer Launchpad, sponsored by Polk County Housing Trust Fund, includes a two-week boot camp that will provide participants with fundamental knowledge in multifamily development and access to local industry experts…

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board has awarded 48 grants totaling over $1.86 million to support new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects in 25 counties, according to Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. The grants aim to increase availability of lower-cost, cleaner-burning fuels such as E15 and biodiesel, helping more fuel stations comply with Iowa’s…

Cindy Yelick, chief administrator of Heartland AEA, has been selected as the 2026 Iowa Superintendent of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa, recognizing her leadership across Central Iowa education agencies and her consistent advocacy for student success. Yelick began her Heartland AEA leadership in 2023 following six years in the same role at Great…