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Iowa State University to host Healthcare Management Summit
The Iowa State University Ivy College of Business, in partnership with the the Iowa chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, will host a Health care Management Summit Nov. 12 from 4:30-8 p.m. The …
Read MoreMeals from the Heartland hosts 18th annual Hunger Fight
Meals from the Heartland has announced its upcoming annual Hunger Fight, taking place Oct. 7-11 at its West Des Moines packaging center where volunteers will package meals to help feed children and families in Iowa …
Read MoreIEDA schedules economic development grant workshops
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is hosting a few workshops across the state during October to help cities prepare to apply for Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program grants. The grants are used by communities for …
Read MoreAg department accepting grant applications for urban water quality projects
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting pre-applications for cost-share grants to support urban conservation and water quality projects as part of the state’s nutrient reduction strategy. The proposed urban water …
Read MoreIowa Bankers Association honors Sorensen with James A. Leach Leadership Award
The Iowa Bankers Association has awarded John Sorensen, former president and CEO of the industry association, the 2025 James A. Leach Leadership Award. Sorensen, who retired in January after 38 years with the …
Read MoreIndo-American Association of Iowa offering consular, visa services to local businesses
The Consulate General of India in Chicago, in partnership with the Indo-American Association of Iowa, will host a consular services day to provide consular services to local businesses. The event is intended to help expedite …
Read MoreNew sports bar, Fairway Franks Bar and Grill, opens in Norwalk
Fairway Frank’s Bar & Grill has opened in Norwalk, at 729 Main St., in the former Pyra Pizzeria space. The locally owned restaurant is named after southside Des Moines native Frank Cataldo, who passed away …
Read MoreABI survey: Sales expectations up for Q4
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry released its fourth-quarter survey today.
Results from the survey of ABI members include:
Sales: 39% expect sales to expand — up from 33% in Q3 — while fewer…Read MoreIowa sees gains in students with workplace learning experiences
The Iowa Department of Education recently released new data showing that 45% of Iowa high school seniors in the class of 2025 participated in at least one work-based learning experience. This is an increase of …
Read MoreDrake professor seeking business participants for student project
Drake University Associate Professor of practice in the Zimpleman College of Business Kelley Ellis is holding an informational session for local businesses interested in collaborating with a group of Drake students on projects related to …
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