Archive for September 2020
Sept. 25: Cocktails & Conversations
Bring your own glass of wine and join NAWBO Iowa for this month’s virtual Cocktails & Conversation. Come with questions and ready to share lessons learned and personal accomplishments.
Where: Online. 4-6 p.m.
Learn more…
On The Rise: 9-14-20
Colleen Rogers Messenger (pictured)
ChildServe
Hired as director of gift planning
Johnston
Kara Winker
Health Inc.
Hired as director of finance
Sioux City
Susan Throne
Health Inc.
Hired as compliance manager
Sioux City
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Evelyn K. Davis Center to host outdoor career fair on Sept. 16
The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families in Des Moines will host an Outdoor Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held outside of the EKD …
Read MoreDMACC CEO Golf Invitational raises $350,000 for scholarships, despite canceled event
The annual Des Moines Area Community College CEO Golf Invitational raised $350,000 for student scholarships this year, despite canceling the daylong golf outing at the private Talons of Tuscany golf course in Ankeny due to …
Read MoreWells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index shows rise for future expectations
The third-quarter Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index indicates there is a continued spirit of forward-facing optimism among small business owners, despite persistent trials. The overall score of 60 was 12 points higher than last quarter, driven by …
Read MoreIowa winemakers squeezed by triple threat in 2020
A tractor navigates through grapevines at Soldier Creek Winery near Fort Dodge. Photo contributed by Anne Zwink of Soldier Creek Winery
Ever wonder what goes into that bottle of wine you’re drinking?
For many Iowa grape …
Updated state figures show 5.4% net revenue decline since beginning of pandemic
Iowa’s state tax revenue has declined 5.4% year-over-year during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the newest fiscal update released this week by the Legislative Services Agency. From March 19 through Sept. 8, net state tax revenue declined …
Read MoreMore than $7 million approved for derecho survivors in Iowa
More than $7.1 million in federal assistance has been approved for Iowans, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced this week. FEMA individually approved more than $3.1 million in individual assistance grants for more than 900 …
Read More$6.3 million renovation planned for building with ‘sawtooth’ roof
Developer Jake Christensen plans a $6.3 million renovation of a building at 217 E. Second St., just north of Court Avenue. Photo courtesy of Polk County Assessor
A $6.3 million renovation is planned for a Des …
Read MoreIowa sees decrease in number of unemployment claims
The number of unemployment claims filed by Iowans last week slipped 5.4% from the previous week to 77,333, new data from Iowa Workforce Development shows.
However, the new data also shows that initial claims filed …