Archive for August 2023
Iowa young professionals set to convene for statewide conference
The Young Professionals of Iowa organization will host its annual conference from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Aug. 25 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The theme is “Here. Now. Iowa,” and the conference …
Read MoreIowa earns summerlong recognitions for achievements in education
Throughout the summer, Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates, or iJAG, and its stakeholders were recognized nationally for a variety of performance outcomes. Kira Canada, an iJAG alum, was elected president of the National Career Association …
Read MoreSpalding reappointed to third term as dean
David Spalding, dean of Iowa State’s Ivy College of Business, was reappointed to a third five-year term to lead the business college. During his second term, Spalding worked with Ivy faculty and staff on completing …
Read MoreDeere reports third-quarter earnings of $2.98 billion
Deere & Co. on Friday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $2.98 billion. The Moline, Ill.-based company also said it had a profit of $10.20 on a per-share basis. Deere reported a net income of $2.86 …
Read More18 Central Iowa leaders plan to skydive to support Above + Beyond Cancer
Over the next month, Central Iowa leaders in business, health, philanthropy, government and more will be tandem parachuting to support Above + Beyond Cancer. More than $80,000 has been raised so far to support cancer …
Read MoreIEDA awards incentives to 3M for Ames expansion
A maker of sandpaper and abrasives products has been awarded a package of tax …
Read MoreOver $6 million raised for north-side rec center; project will move forward
Plans for a new recreation center on Des Moines’ north side will move forward after fundraising for the project reached its goal of $6 million, the city announced in a news release.
The Des Moines …
Read MoreIowa Farm Bureau provides $10,000 gift to help farm families
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation provided a $10,000 gift to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization that gives on-farm assistance to farm families that have experienced a major injury, illness or natural disaster. Farm Rescue’s services …
Read MoreVIDEO: Manufacturing forecast recap/video clips
The state’s manufacturing sector remains resilient as it continues to navigate post-pandemic conditions, experts said during the Business Record’s Manufacturing Forecast on Aug. 9.
The event looked at issues ranging from fears of recession and …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Hamilton’s water work
By Neil D Hamilton,
$24.95
Ice Cube Press
Neil Hamilton’s new book, “The River Knows: How Water and Land Will Shape Our Future” covers …
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