Posts by jretzlaff
Nationwide analyst: US economy’s Q3 productivity gains ‘somewhat encouraging,’ positive sign for inflation
Worker productivity in the U.S. economy continued to grow over the last three months, with a 2.2% increase, according to the third-quarter report released Thursday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The report shows output grew …
Read MoreIndianola city manager accepts job in Utah
Ben Reeves, Indianola’s city manager since May 2022, has been named city manager of Eagle Mountain, Utah’s third-fastest growing community with 65,000-plus residents. Reeves’ last day in Indianola will be Dec. 27, Indianola announced in …
Read MoreIEDA awards $930,000 to 10 communities for downtown revitalization
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $930,808 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 Iowa communities. The grants, administered through IEDA’s Iowa Downtown Resource Center and Main Street Iowa programs, help redevelop or …
Read MoreEveryStep receives 2 grants from Variety – the Children’s Charity
EveryStep has received two grants from Variety – the Children’s Charity, the health and human services nonprofit announced. A grant of $15,000 will support EveryStep’s Amanda the Panda grief and loss program, a news release …
Read MoreState grants awarded to housing providers
Ten providers of Permanent Supportive Housing have been awarded $554,596 from the Iowa Finance Authority, the agency announced. Permanent Supportive Housing is an evidence-based, minimal-barrier housing intervention for people experiencing homelessness. The programs are designed …
Read MoreIowa League of Cities names new government affairs director
The Iowa League of Cities has announced Chelsea Hoye as its new director of government affairs. Hoye most recently worked at Advocacy Strategies, a multiclient firm based in West Des Moines providing legislative analysis and …
Read MoreWDM Chamber announces winners of fifth annual Best of the West Awards
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the fifth annual Best of the West Awards, a West Des Moines-focused, community vote contest. Winners will be celebrated at an awards gala …
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to unveil new youth mentoring center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has announced the opening of its new Youth Mentoring Center and will host an open house at 2130 Grand Ave. in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from …
Read MoreJasper Community Foundation donates $200,000 to DMACC’s Legacy Plaza project
The Jasper Community Foundation recently donated $200,000 to the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation for the Legacy Plaza Greenspace project at the DMACC Newton Campus. A press release said the donation is part of …
Read MoreBrown’s Shoe Fit relocating headquarters to Dallas Center
