Des Moines Area Community College, in collaboration with the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families Community Advisory Committee, will hold a community conversation on March 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the DMACC Urban Campus in Des Moines. The event is part of DMACC’s process to select a new organization to assume operational leadership of…

The Iowa Business Council today released its 2026 Competitive Dashboard, an annual nonpartisan review of Iowa’s economic competitiveness. The report this year shares improvements in some economic indicators while also showing ongoing challenges in workforce development, health care access and population growth. “Ultimately, we want this report to be both a guide and tool for…

In this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, economist Bryce Kanago and Directors Council Executive Director Jerrica Marshall join host Chris Conetzkey to explore how the conflict involving Iran, shifting consumer behavior and workforce changes could influence inflation, interest rates and business activity. Marshall also shares insights from regional economic data and her experience as…

Mom’s Meals announced it doubled its original 2025 Hunger Challenge goal by donating 59,863 medically tailored meals to individuals experiencing nutrition insecurity throughout the year, according to the company’s newly released Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The Iowa-based food-as-medicine provider also gave $323,000 in ingredient and food donations to local food banks, according to the report….

The Iowa Department of Education announced Monday that four community colleges will receive nearly $4 million through the state’s Career Academy Incentive Fund to expand career-connected learning opportunities across Iowa. Northwest Iowa Community College, North Iowa Area Community College and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges were each awarded $1 million, while Des Moines Area Community College…

In a new survey from the Iowa Food Bank Association, 71% of respondents said food insecurity is a problem in Iowa, and half said the state is not doing enough to support people facing hunger. Most respondents also said they support public-sector efforts to make healthy food more accessible. Highlights include: In addition, 77% said…