Archive for September 2023
VIDEO: Watch a replay of the 2023 Iowa Stops Hunger Event: Hunger Heroes
A fast-paced, action-oriented look at the heroic efforts of four Iowans who are working each and every day to help fight hunger at our upcoming virtual event, Iowa Stops Hunger: Hunger Heroes. This dynamic program …
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity moves into new office space
The Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity has moved into its new headquarters at 95 University Ave. in Des Moines, the group announced. Space in the facility will provide a more central location for future …
Read MoreRibbon-cutting celebrates DMACC Templeton Regional Center opening
A ribbon-cutting for the DMACC Templeton Regional Center took place Monday in Templeton in Carroll County, marking the 13th campus or center where DMACC offers classes. The 10,700-square-foot Templeton Regional Center opened in 2022 after …
Read MoreLeadership Iowa 2023-24 participants, community hosts selected
The 2023-24 Leadership Iowa class will include 40 participants from across the state who will travel to communities throughout Iowa for a series of monthly two-day sessions from October to June. Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness …
Read More$3.1 million awarded to 2 Polk County affordable housing projects
Two affordable housing projects …
Read MoreIowa Restaurant Association releases 40 ‘Women to Watch’ class
The Iowa Restaurant Association released its fifth class of 40 “Women to Watch” in Iowa’s hospitality industry.
This year’s winners range from kitchen and general managers to entrepreneurs and purveyors. They will be recognized as …
Read MoreIowa Credit Union award winners honored, board of directors sworn in
Six credit union leaders received awards for their contributions to the credit union movement during the annual Iowa Credit Union Convention this week in Coralville. Dave Cale, president and CEO of Financial Plus Credit Union, received the …
Read MoreIowa Bankers Association announces 2023-24 leadership roles
The Iowa Bankers Association elected officers and directors to serve on its 2023-24 board of directors. The leaders assumed their roles during the IBA annual convention in Des Moines this week. The officers who were …
Read MoreYoung professionals share what they’re looking for in future job
A pair of surveys, one by business consultancy Deloitte and the other by workplace management software maker Robin Powered, found that young professionals want more flexible and purposeful work.
Robin’s 2022 report found that 33% …
Read MoreUndeveloped property in Bondurant sold for $2.85 million
Iowa 23rd St LLC, located in Lemont, Ill., paid Gholds LLC $2.85 million for property at 801, 1001 and 1101 23rd St. in Bondurant, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes 23 acres of undeveloped …
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