Archive for September 2021
Arts and culture marketing grants available to help promote safe reopening following COVID shutdowns
Arts and cultural organizations can now apply for up to $20,000 to help them reopen safely and to market the creative and cultural experiences they offer for Iowans. Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department …
Read MoreNational Carwash Solutions to acquire Minnesota-based Zep Vehicle Care
Grimes-based National Carwash Solutions announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zep Vehicle Care from Zep Inc. ZVC’s commercial car wash chemical offerings — which include the Armor All Professional, Blue Coral, and Rain-X …
Read MoreWest Bank’s Nelson to serve on American Bankers Association board
West Bank Chairman and CEO Dave Nelson will join the board of directors of the American Bankers Association for a 3-year term that begins in October, West Bancorporation Inc. announced Monday. The American Bankers Association …
Read MoreNew feature planned along popular High Trestle Trail
A new feature on the High Trestle Trail – a house-like structure that will include a shaded picnic area and restroom. The structure will be located in Ankeny adjacent to the trail along Northwest Irvinedale …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Seattle drive-in hopes to lure applicants by increasing minimum wage to $19
During the labor shortage we have read so much about in recent months, one Seattle drive-in is increasing pay and easing eligibility requirements for child care benefits in hopes of drawing in more applicants. In …
Read MoreA vacant building registry coming soon?
Axios Des Moines: A vacant buildings directory might be part of an upcoming Des Moines property improvement initiative. Vacant buildings can be dangerous, diminish nearby property values and have been linked with an increase in crime. …
Read MorePappajohns donate $10 million to higher education
Cedar Rapids Gazette: John and Mary Pappajohn of Des Moines announced a $10 million gift commitment to continue entrepreneurship education and programming through the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers at the University of Iowa, University of …
Read MoreTechstars Iowa hosting Demo Day event for 2021 cohort
Techstars Iowa’s 2021 accelerator program will conclude with its annual Demo Day, where the 2021 cohort will pitch their products and services. Entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and startup community members are invited to attend the free …
Read MoreGast tapped as Iowa’s court administrator
Robert Gast, currently deputy court administrator in Nebraska’s Fourth District, has been named state court administrator for the Iowa Judicial Branch. The state court administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management of Iowa’s state court …
Read MoreVIDEO: Rewatch Fearless Friday’s event with our 2021 Women of Influence
As part of a series focused on women and gender topics, our September Fearless Friday highlighted mentoring and professional development. Some members of this year’s 2021 Women of Influence joined us to answer questions about the…Read More