Three Iowa State University researchers were among nearly 400 U.S. scientists and engineers who received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) on Jan. 14 for their high-impact contributions to STEM fields. The honorees include Soumik Sarkar, a professor of mechanical engineering and director of Iowa State’s Translational AI Center; Dipali Sashital,…

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition will release the results of its statewide Economic and Health Impacts of Cycling and Trails Study during its Bike Banquet on Jan. 25 at the Iowa Events Center. The study will show how cycling and trails have contributed to Iowa’s economy since 2012. A previous study at that time showed the…

Iowa House and Senate Republicans’ desire for more changes to the state’s property taxes has been a focus for business groups and the state’s GOP leadership in the lead-up to and early days of the 2025 legislative session. “At the end of this session, I think that one thing you will see get done is…

Six Central Iowa nonprofits were among 19 organizations in Iowa and eastern Nebraska that received a share of $90,000 in grants from Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants program. The program awards up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations that address barriers to financial stability through financial literacy or employment readiness. The six organizations in Central…

Johnston-based Liberty National Bank has announced Brandon Bennett as its new Des Moines market president. Bennett’s responsibilities will include overseeing the bank’s growth and profitability, strategic planning and developing customer relationships. Bennett previously served as vice president for business banking at Security National Bank since December 2021. He has over 20 years of experience in…

The Common Sense Institute Iowa (CSI Iowa) board of directors has named Lisa Feuerbach as its executive director. Feuerbach started her new role in November 2024. CSI Iowa is a nonpartisan policy research organization. Feuerbach has 20 years of management and executive-level experience, including serving as the chief United States probation officer in the Northern…