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Wellmark Foundation donations to help disaster-struck schools with recovery
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Wellmark Foundation is donating to help four Iowa school districts that have confronted natural disasters this year recover, according to a news release. Flooding and tornadoes produced unexpected costs …
Read MoreIowa, Nevada pastry manufacturers announce merger
Iowa-based private equity firm Midwest Growth Partners announced that its portfolio company French Gourmet, a Nevada-based manufacturer of croissants and other pastries, has merged with Iowa-based ShellsbyDesign. ShellsbyDesign provides sweet and savory frozen tart shells …
Read MoreDes Moines Metro Opera receives nomination for 2024 International Opera Awards
The Des Moines Metro Opera has been selected as a finalist in the Festival of the Year category for the 2024 International Opera Awards. Regarded as the Oscars of the opera world, the International Opera …
Read MoreDes Moines receives $13 million for street safety improvements
A $13 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant has been awarded to the city of Des Moines by the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to a news release. Des Moines, which was one …
Read MoreUnemployment insurance rates to remain at lowest level for 2025
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that the schedule of unemployment insurance rates used to tax Iowa employers will remain at the lowest level allowed by law for the third consecutive year. Iowa law requires …
Read MoreIowa Finance Authority announces 2024 HousingIowa Award winners
The Iowa Finance Authority has announced the winners of the 2024 HousingIowa Awards. The awards recognize outstanding programs, projects and professionals for leadership and innovation in advancing housing opportunities for Iowans, according to a news …
Read MoreIowa Latino Restaurant Week to offer special deals
Two dozen local restaurants are offering special deals for 11 days to mark the inaugural Iowa Latino Restaurant Week as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. From Sept. 11 to 21, the restaurants will offer pre …
Read MoreSecond-quarter Iowa banking report released
Iowa banks reported an increase in loans in 2024’s second quarter and loan quality remained strong, information released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. shows.
“Credit quality remains favorable with just a moderate increase in …
Read MoreDirect flight to Philadelphia returns to Des Moines airport
The Des Moines International Airport announced Friday that American Airlines will reintroduce a direct flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia after an almost five-year hiatus. The route will operate twice daily starting in June 2025, …
Read MorePrincipal Charity Classic raises record $8.6 million in 2024 tournament
The Principal Charity Classic announced Thursday its 2024 tournament raised a record $8.6 million supporting Iowa youth organizations and initiatives. Since Principal Financial Group became the title sponsor in 2007, the tournament has raised $62 …
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