Archive for June 2023
Iowa Supreme Court to release abortion decision Friday
The Iowa Supreme Court will release a critical decision related to abortion rights on Friday, according to a list of expected opinions published online by the court. The court’s decision could potentially ban most abortions …
Read MoreIowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.7%
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was 2.7%, the same as it was in April, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.
Overall, 46,300 Iowans were unemployed in May; in May 2022, 41,500 Iowans were unemployed.…
Read More30 mini-grants awarded for Iowa Farm to Summer “Root for Radishes!” campaign
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has granted $300 mini-grants to 30 sponsors participating in the Iowa Farm to Summer campaign, “Root for Radishes!” These grants aim to support the purchase of local …
Read MoreFirst MainStreet Insurance adds four new Iowa agencies
Cedar Rapids-based insurance broker First MainStreet Insurance, an affiliate of TrueNorth Cos., added four new agencies across Iowa during the first quarter of 2023. First MainStreet acquired Lauer & Lauer Insurance, based in West Union. …
Read MoreInterest rates see no change following Federal Reserve meeting
After 10 consecutive interest rate hikes over the last 15 months, the Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to leave its key interest rate at about 5.1% to determine how higher borrowing rates have affected inflation, the Associated …
Read MoreETS Performance opens two athletic training facilities in West Des Moines, Ankeny
ETS Performance, a provider of youth sports performance training programs, announced the grand openings of two new facilities in West Des Moines and Ankeny. Former Minnesota Viking and Iowa Hawkeye All-American linebacker Chad Greenway partnered …
Read MoreIAF Community Enhancement Awards seek nominations for architectural excellence
The Iowa Architectural Foundation has opened nominations for the 2023 Community Enhancement Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to architectural excellence in Iowa. Individuals, organizations, agencies and communities outside the architectural profession are eligible for nomination. The …
Read MoreTwo communities to pilot new IEDA rural development program
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded technical assistance and grant funding for two pilot communities, Woodward and Creston, through its new rural-focused Building Ownership & Organization by Strengthening Teams program.
Administered by IEDA’s Center …
Read MoreFriends of Des Moines Parks hosting annual golf outing and bike ride Friday
Friends of Des Moines Parks is hosting its 10th annual Fore! Our Parks golf outing and bike ride at Waveland Golf Course on Friday, June 16. Participants can choose to play 18 holes of golf …
Read MoreDan Culhane Receives Leadership for Iowa Award from Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation
Dan Culhane, President & CEO of the Ames Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded the Leadership for Iowa Award by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation. The prestigious honor recognizes …
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