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Iowa Department of Education awarded $43 million federal grant
The Iowa Department of Education announced last week that Iowa has secured over $43 million in federal funding through a five-year competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support high-quality public charter schools …
Read MoreInteractive map shows August jobless rates by Iowa community
Cedar Rapids had the highest unemployment rate among Iowa’s cities in August, with 6.7% of the community’s workforce unemployed, data from Iowa Workforce Development shows.
According to the data, 5,100 people in Cedar Rapids’ workforce …
Read MoreFemCity Des Moines announces change in leadership
FemCity Des Moines president Erin Huiatt announced she will be stepping down from her position after six years. Abby Martinez, owner and founder of Well Balanced Business, will take over the role. Martinez has served …
Read MoreKemin Industries acquires CJ Bio subsidiary CJ Youtell Biotech
Kemin Industries has acquired CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzyme and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio, in a move designed to strengthen its global position in enzyme innovation across industries including animal feed, food, aquaculture, textiles, …
Read MoreUPDATE: State revokes Ian Roberts’ superintendent’s license
The Des Moines school board is expected to vote later today to place Ian Roberts on unpaid leave after receiving notification that the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners revoked Roberts’ superintendent’s license.
Ian RobertsIn …
Read More350-mile underground transmission line approved, expected to bring $1B in economic output to Iowa
SOO Green, a jointly owned transmission project being developed by …
Read MoreThe Empire opening in former Fong’s space on Fourth Street
Iowa Bankers Association announces 2025-26 board leadership
The Iowa Bankers Association has elected the officers and directors who will serve on the association’s 2025-26 board of directors. Abram Tubbs of Ohnward Bancshares in Maquoketa, will serve as chair of the board, and …
Read MoreJones named United Way chief community impact officer
United Way of Central Iowa announced Thursday the appointment of Joseph Jones as its new chief community impact officer. Jones will join the organization’s senior leadership team on Oct. 27. Jones brings more …
Read MoreABI holding RV tour to recognize Manufacturing Month
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is holding an RV tour of manufacturers across Iowa Oct. 3-14 as part of its manufacturing careers awareness initiative Elevate Iowa. The Elevate Iowa Manufacturing Tour will begin …
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