Archive for March 2023
Iowa’s banks are healthy, 2 state banking leaders say
Iowa banks are in good financial health and customers should not worry that the institutions will experience failures similar to what has occurred with Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, two of the state’s top …
Read MoreIowa’s nonfarm employment reaches record high
Iowa businesses added 8,300 jobs in January, raising the state’s total nonfarm employment to a record high 1,591,300, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.
Nearly 47% of the jobs added, or 3,900, were in construction, the …
Read MoreCasey’s and Feeding America team up to fight hunger across Des Moines
Casey’s and Monster Energy have partnered to raise funds to provide 10 million meals to families and children across 16 states in the heartland. The funds raised by Casey’s customers during March by rounding up, …
Read More‘Eat. Drink. Architecture.’ tour announced
The Iowa Architectural Foundation has teamed up with Full Court Press Restaurants to present the 11th annual “Eat. Drink. Architecture.” walking tour of downtown Des Moines on April 15. The event offers participants a chance …
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa announces 2023 Youth of the Year
Delanee Stuve has been named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa. The title recognizes outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Delanee will now compete …
Read MoreCatch up: What to know about the recent banking disruption
On Sunday, U.S. authorities said they would ensure depositors with money at Silicon Valley Bank, a California-based banking institution used by many tech startups that collapsed Friday, would be paid back in full. Depositors were …
Read MoreIowa grant will help employers lower language barriers in the workplace
Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program will provide $357,470 in funding to 11 Iowa employers to support language programs. The grants aim to reduce language barriers in Iowa’s workforce …
Read MoreIowa ag department announces partnership to expand conservation agronomist network
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced a new partnership aimed at expanding the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state. This partnership will deploy two …
Read More$26.88M goes to Destination Iowa projects, an additional $15M for rural Iowa
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a $26.88 million grant funding for the final round of Destination Iowa, a $100 million investment in quality of life and tourism attractions. A …
Read MorePwC-Workiva study finds businesses not waiting for SEC ruling on climate disclosures
A new survey released Tuesday by PwC U.S. and Workiva Inc. finds 70% of business leaders report they are not waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to finalize the climate disclosure rules and …
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