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Affiliates Management Co. and FinMkt launch ‘CU DigiLend’ as point-of-sale service for credit unions
The Iowa Credit Union League’s holding company, Affiliates Management Co., and New York-based FinMkt announced a new partnership and the launch of CU DigiLend, a lending and point-of-sale financing technology for credit unions. CU DigiLend …
Read MoreDes Moines Art Center to host conversation with 3 Iowa creatives on racial diversity
Artist b. Robert Moore, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and artist-activist Jordan Weber will participate in a panel discussion on growing up in Iowa at 3 p.m. July 28 at the Des Moines Art Center. The three …
Read MoreCommunity rallies around DMARC to donate emergency roof repairs
Members of the South Central Iowa Federation …
Read MoreIowa’s economy remains in positive growth territory, supply chain manager survey shows
Iowa’s economy weakened slightly in June but remained in positive growth territory, according to a monthly survey of manufacturing supply chain managers.
The state’s Business Conditions Index score declined to 53.3 from 53.5 in May. …
Read MoreRonald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa hires new executive director
Paige Moore has been hired as the new executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa. Moore began her new role on June 17. She brings experience from a 15-year career in health …
Read MoreJim Blessman to receive 2024 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Award
The World Food Prize Foundation announced that it will honor Iowa native Dr. Jim Blessman with the 2024 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Award. The award will be presented to Blessman for the work of …
Read MoreUrbandale City Council adopts new flag
The Urbandale City Council officially adopted the new city flag during last week’s council meeting. The flag, which features six of the letter “U” in light blue and white intertwined to form a star on …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index sees slight drop in May
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased to 105.2 in May from a revised 105.4 in April.
The monthly diffusion index decreased to 25.0 in May from 37.5 in April. A diffusion index measures the proportion …
Read MoreFrederickson named executive director of higher education in prison and adult education and literacy at DMACC
DMACC announced the appointment of Jessica Frederickson as the new executive director of Higher Education in Prison and Adult Education and Literacy. In her new role, Frederickson will oversee all educational activities related to justice-impacted …
Read MoreFareway Stores to partner with Variety – the Children’s Charity for July fundraiser
Fareway Stores Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct its eighth annual “Round Up” at the register through July 20 at all 139 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to …
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