Archive for October 2022
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Business Record 10-14-22
More than $6M awarded for rail infrastructure projects
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved more than $6 million for six rail infrastructure projects using funding from the Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program. According to a news release, the projects are expected to …
Read MoreMeetings planned to participate in development of Capital Crossroads vision plan
Community members are invited to give their input into the development of the 2040 vision plan for Central Iowa. According to a news release from Capital Crossroads, a three-hour workshop called “The Big Sort” will …
Read MoreIowa Restaurant group announces Legislator of the Year
Iowa Sen. Chris Cournoyer has been named the Iowa Restaurant Association’s 2022 Legislator of the Year. Cournoyer, a Republican who lives in Le Claire, shepherded liquor license reform legislation through the legislative process during the 2022 session. She …
Read MoreDelta Dental of Iowa acquires caregiver app Caregiven
Delta Dental of Iowa has acquired the caregiver app Caregiven, the Des Moines-based dental insurance company announced today.
Caregiven’s CEO and founder Candice Smith will be joining the Delta Dental team, the company announced in …
End-to-end law update brings changes for Iowa’s banks
Changes made through a recent comprehensive overhaul of Iowa’s banking laws aim to make it easier for banks in the state to participate as investors in community development projects, as well as to enable them …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Natalie Lamarque
Natalie Lamarque joined Principal Financial Group on Aug. 1 as its new general counsel. In that position, she has oversight over Principal’s law department, including government relations and compliance. She also serves as corporate secretary …
Read MoreUNI launches $250M ‘Our Tomorrow’ fundraising campaign
The University of Northern Iowa announced on Oct. 6 the launch of the public phase of its $250 million “Our Tomorrow” fundraising campaign, the largest in the university’s 146-year history. “This ambitious and historic campaign …
Read MorePersisting labor issues are a factor in Iowa’s negative Q2 GDP, economists say
Iowa’s gross domestic product declined 0.8% in the second quarter of the year, the third consecutive decline and a sign that one economist said could indicate “the U.S. economy is headed for a recession if …
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