Archive for April 2023
Midwest Pipe Supply acquired by St. Louis company
A St. Louis company has acquired Clear Lake-based Midwest Pipe Supply as it expands its drainage and waterworks reach into Iowa, according to a release published on Business Wire. Core & Main announced the acquisition on Monday. …
Read MoreSeven leaders honored at Iowa Rural Summit
Seven leaders were honored at the recent Iowa Rural Summit with the Rand Fisher Rural Leadership Award for making a difference in their rural community or region. The award, sponsored by the Iowa Area Development …
Read MoreSBA finalizes rules addressing capital access gaps for underrepresented business owners
The U.S. Small Business Administration has finalized two rules to address persistent gaps in access to capital affecting small business owners in underserved communities. According to a news release, the final rules grant permanence to …
Read MoreBy Degrees Foundation receives support from ADM, West Des Moines chamber
By Degrees Foundation, a nonprofit working to increase postsecondary readiness for Central Iowa high school students, has recently received a $100,000 grant and will also be the beneficiary of a separate fundraiser that goes through …
Read MoreSalvation Army opens new pantry
The Salvation Army has opened a new Client Choice Clive Pantry at its coordination office in Clive, providing families with the opportunity to choose the items they need. The pantry will be open on Tuesdays, …
Read MoreWDM to begin major reconstruction and improvements on Eighth Street
The city of West Des Moines will begin a major reconstruction project on Eighth Street between Center Street and Clegg Road during the 2023 construction season. To minimize traffic disruption, sections of Eighth Street will …
Read MoreState awards $13.5M in second round of health care apprenticeship grants
Iowa’s Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program has awarded $13.5 million to 21 registered apprenticeship programs.
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in her Condition of the State address in January a second $15 million round of funding for the …
Read MoreGrind for Life skateboard contest series coming to Des Moines
Skate DSM has announced that the Grind for Life Series will take place at the Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines on May 13. The Grind for Life Series is a national skateboarding contest series that …
Read MoreAlgae farming company leases space in Financial Center
A Slater-based company that has developed a technology …
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