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West Bancorporation announces third-quarter earnings
West Bancorporation Inc.’s loan portfolio remained strong in the third quarter, including in the commercial real estate sector, Harlee Olafson, the financial institution’s chief risk officer and executive vice president, said during a recent third-quarter …
Read MoreErika Macias named 2024 Latina Publisher of the Year at NAHP conference
Erika Macias was named the 2024 Latina Publisher of the Year by the National Association …
Read MoreHabitat’s Blitz Build features construction of 8 houses
Simpson College earns Iowa Safe Schools’ Partner in Progress Award
Simpson College in Indianola was recently awarded the Partner in Progress Award from Iowa Safe Schools for its efforts in protecting the safety and well-being of its LGBTQ students. According to a news release, after …
Read MoreNational clinical trial network acquires West Des Moines-based Integrated Clinical Trial Services Inc.
Eximia Research, an integrated clinical trial network based in Raleigh, N.C., is expanding to Iowa and has acquired Integrated Clinical Trial Services Inc. According to a news release, Eximia’s acquisition of the West Des Moines-based …
Read MoreUNI-Dome renovation second phase scheduled for Regents’ approval in November
The $16 million second phase of the UNI-Dome renovation plan at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls will go before the Iowa Board of Regents at its meeting in November, according to a …
Read MoreIowa awarded $97 million in federal funds for railroads, supporting infrastructure
Iowa railroads and supporting manufacturers will receive $97 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to replace aging rail infrastructure and equipment in Central and Eastern Iowa. According to a news release from …
Read MoreVIDEO: Fourth annual Envision Iowa event gives first look into new research
The Envision Iowa main event on Tuesday featured keynote speakers Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Finance Authority, and Wade Britt, partner and managing director at Bâton Global, presenting …
Read MoreRay Center and Society for Human Resource Management partner to promote civility at work
The Ray Center at Drake University and the Society for Human Resource Management have launched a partnership to promote civility at work. Using events and resources, the two organizations set a goal of advancing one …
Read MoreIowans recognized at Iowa Cancer Summit
Four Iowans were recognized at the Iowa Cancer Summit for their cancer control efforts, including radon research, cancer screening and collaboration. Nearly 300 people convened in Ankeny for the summit as Iowa is second in …
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