Archive for August 2022
Grimes council OKs site plans for 2 industrial developments
The Grimes City Council on Tuesday approved the site plans for two projects that will add nearly 54,000 square feet of industrial space to the city.
Site plans were approved for an office/warehouse that is …
CREW Iowa celebrates 10-year anniversary, making future plans
What Does It Mean to Be an Investor? – Part Two
Jason Brown, Director of Advisor Success, Foster Group
An investment, at least in the relational or social sense, is something that:
Involves our most precious resources – time, energy (creativity, emotion, work) and, often, money.…Read MoreRenovation plan announced for livestock barns at the Iowa State Fair
Radio Iowa: The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation has announced plans to spend millions of dollars to renovate the livestock barns on the fairgrounds. The renovations are expected to cost around $25 million. The Blue …
Read MoreOwner of four ethanol plants, including one in Iowa, pays $1.7 million EPA penalty
Des Moines Register: The owner of an ethanol plant in the west-central Iowa city of Denison has agreed to pay a nearly $210,000 fine for failing to report chemicals that could be released during an emergency, …
Read MoreKinzler Construction acquires Comfort Solutions’ insulation, gutter divisions
Kinzler Construction Services has acquired the insulation and gutter divisions of Comfort Solutions, which has locations in Des Moines and Marion. The transaction was effective on Aug. 19, Ankeny-based Kinzler said in a release. Bringing …
Read MoreUSDA opens applications for Biofuel Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products. The USDA is making …
Read MoreAssociation launches $5M fundraising campaign for Golf House Iowa
The Iowa Golf Association Foundation announced today a $5 million fundraising campaign with the goal of building Golf House Iowa, a center of excellence dedicated to the sport.
While Iowa is the home of global …
VIDEO: Envision Iowa Think Tank #2
In order for Iowa to thrive and grow, it must develop and showcase innovation and leadership in key industries. During Wednesday’s Envision Iowa Think Tank on innovation and public-private partnerships, industry and community leaders …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Billions pour into bioplastics as markets begin ramping up
With innovations in bioplastics focused on medical applications, the wider industry is hoping to expand options by elevating renewable materials including corn, sugar and vegetable oil as candidates to become bioplastics. To make it happen, …
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