The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa district office has announced the 2025 Iowa Small Business Persons of the Year. The SBA is recognizing Perry-based Percival Scientific’s President and CEO Jake Oakland, Vice President of Sales Jamie Jackson, and Vice President of Marketing and Communication Joni Campidilli. According to a news release, Percival Scientific is a manufacturer focused…

Before high school students can graduate from Des Moines Prep, at least 40 hours of career exploration including internships, apprenticeships, employer visits and job shadowing experiences must be completed, a stipulation that will require strong ties with the business community, the new charter school’s principal said. “We have every intention of getting our students out…

One student from each class in the Iowa High School Boys’ State Basketball Tournament was awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the college of his choice from the Iowa Bankers Association at the tournament championships on March 14. Scholarship recipients are selected each year based on their academic performance, athletic participation, leadership skills and community involvement. This year’s scholarship…

Oakridge Neighborhood is hosting a virtual information session for employers interested in providing job experiences to participants in the Oak Futures Youth Employment program. The program offers individuals ages 14-24 a paid part-time work experience and aims to help enhance professional and personal development. The information session is on March 24 at 11 a.m. The session will cover…

The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to approve a development agreement for a $25 million expansion of the Mrs. Clark’s production facility. According to the agreement, the company plans to expand its facility at 700 and 704 S.E. Dalbey Drive by 90,000-100,000 square feet. The food manufacturer also plans to create as many as 15…

The number of Iowans working in the state increased to 1,664,100 in January, the highest it’s been since June 2023, new data from Iowa Workforce Development shows. In December, 1,661,400 Iowans were employed, and in January 2024, 1,659,700 were. The last time there were more than 1,664,000 people employed in Iowa was in June 2023….