Archive for August 2022
Delta suspends nonstop flights between Cedar Rapids and Detroit
Corridor Business Journal: Delta Air Lines announced this week that its nonstop service between Cedar Rapids and Detroit will be suspended in early October. In a statement, Delta spokesperson Drake Castañeda confirmed that the flights, which …
Read MoreIowa farmland values spiked a blistering 21% this year, 2nd-largest increase nationally
Des Moines Register: Higher corn and soybean prices and improved profits have helped drive Iowa farmland values up 21% this year, the second-largest increase in the nation, a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report shows. Only …
Read MoreGreenState Credit Union launches charitable foundation
GreenState Credit Union has launched GreenState Foundation, a member-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to expanding the company’s community investment and philanthropic giving. The vision for the foundation includes providing members and communities with solutions to improving financial …
Read MoreDMACC Horticulture program gets new leadership
Des Moines Area Community College announced Thursday that horticulture instructor Jim Mason is now associate professor and horticulture department chair. Diane Brockshus, a graduate of the college’s horticulture program, will fill Mason’s position as a full-time instructor. …
Read MoreIowa Energy Center board approves $1M in grants to four projects
The Iowa Energy Center has awarded more than $1 million to four projects, including three to Iowa State University.
According to a news release, the awards were announced at the Iowa Energy Center’s board meeting on …
Business Record 8-12-22
Cover story: What business leaders can do to fight food insecurity
Focus: Iowa Stops Hunger
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Read MoreThe Field of Dreams game is here
Des Moines Register: The Field of Dreams game has officially returned for its second act. Tonight’s showdown at the movie site in Dyersville marks the anticipated return of one of MLB’s premier events. First pitch between …
Read MoreMeals from the Heartland’s Hunger Fight returns to downtown this year
Meals from the Heartland’s 15th Annual Hunger Fight will return to Hy-Vee Hall this year after a two-year hiatus. This year’s event will run from Aug. 31 through Sept. 3. It had been held in …
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity building house at Iowa State Fair
Volunteers and staff from Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity are building a house at the Iowa State Fair, which began today. More than 350 volunteers will work on the house through Aug. 19. After …
Read MoreWeitz Co. executive prioritizes mental health as chair of Heart Challenge
Mike Tousley, executive vice president and general manager of the Weitz Co.’s Iowa Business Unit, plans to make mental health and well-being the focus of his time as chairperson of the 2022-23 Heart Challenge, sponsored …
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