Archive for July 2018
On The Move: Week of July 9
July 20: Get to Know Gaming Iowa
Host: American Gaming Association
About: The event will feature representatives from the Iowa Gaming Association, area non-profits and small business leaders that work with the gaming industry to grow the economy and support local community …
Iowa medical board director placed on administrative leave
Des Moines Register: One of Iowa’s most prominent health care regulators — Mark Bowden, the executive director of the Iowa Board of Medicine since 2008 — has been placed on “administrative leave” since last week. The …
Read MoreUniversity of Iowa hits pause on innovation center after paying $250K to consultant
After paying an internationally known consultant more than $250,000 to explore a “Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation,” the University of Iowa is putting the project on hold, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The halt is part of a …
Read MoreNationwide makes second investment in digital startup Next Insurance
Nationwide Insurance has made a second-round investment in digital insurance startup Next Insurance Inc., Columbus Business First reported. Nationwide, which has operations in Des Moines, was one of several backers on an $83 million Series B funding …
Read MoreIowa arts and culture projects receive more than $2 million in funding
Cultural attractions, schools, artists, communities and a host of other arts programs have received more than $2 million in competitive funding, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced Thursday. More than 200 programs across the …
Read MoreSukup Manufacturing loses its founder
“Eugene will be remembered by his family and many friends, colleagues and members of the…Read More
Iowa factory laying off most of its production workers because of steel tariffs
Des Moines Register/Associated Press: An eastern Iowa factory has laid off workers, reduced production and delayed expansion plans in response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration on steel imported from Canada. The Black Cat …
Read MorePrairie Meadows donates more than $5 million in grants
Prairie Meadows has given a record $5 million in donations through its Community Betterment and Legacy Grant programs. Prairie Meadows awarded 266 grants to organizations throughout Central Iowa. See the full list of betterment grant …
Read MoreMonsanto awards $9,000 for teacher workshops on agriculture
Employees from two different Monsanto sites recommended the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation to receive grants from the Monsanto Fund’s 2018 site grant initiative. The Monsanto-Ankeny site awarded $4,000 and the Monsanto-Independence site awarded $5,000. Funds from the …
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