The Iowa Center for Economic Success board of directors announced plans to promote its Director of Advancement Erin Strawn to the role of president and CEO. Strawn will assume the new role Aug. 1, succeeding Megan Milligan, who announced in June she is stepping down from the role to lead Anawim Housing. Strawn joined the Iowa Center’s…

Landus says it has a new market opportunity for farmers’ 2025 soybean crop. The Iowa-based farmer-owned cooperative reports that recent policy changes are expected to increase Canada’s demand for liquid biofuel. Soy oil processed at the Ralston Landus location qualifies for this market with chain-of-custody documentation that begins with the farmer. This development has resulted in $750,000 in…

Nonprofit leaders are working to decipher tax policy changes included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and how it will change the way they fundraise. In some ways, the new law could severely limit donations to nonprofits. In other ways, the law could pave the way for new funding sources. Lynn Gaumer, senior gift…

Qore, a joint venture of Minnesota-based Cargill and Germany-based chemical company Helm, has started production of QIRA, the world’s first large-scale renewable butanediol (BDO) made from locally grown dent corn. QIRA is derived from annually renewable crops and is an alternative to a fossil-derived equivalent used in the manufacture of consumer goods. The $300 million facility, announced in 2021,…

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Legends in Manufacturing Awards. These awards honor up to four outstanding leaders in Iowa’s manufacturing community who have made a lasting impact on the industry through innovation, leadership and service. They recognize individuals whose dedication strengthens their companies,…

The University of Iowa has announced Erin Nelson, associate professor of practice in management and entrepreneurship, has been named the new associate dean of graduate and professional programs for the Tippie College of Business. The appointment will take effect Aug. 1. In her new position, Nelson will oversee the college’s graduate and professional programs that…