Posts by jretzlaff
Federal funding cuts to arts institutions hit home
The Des Moines Art Center and Waterloo …
Read MoreMaster Builders of Iowa hosting conference on workplace wellness for Iowa businesses
Master Builders of Iowa has announced it is holding the “Building a Better You” wellness retreat July 10-11 in Coralville. The two-day event invites Iowa businesses to hear from speakers from the John Maxwell Leadership …
Read MoreUNI business college receives supplemental accounting accreditation
The University of Northern Iowa has announced its Wilson College of Business has earned supplemental accounting accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), becoming the first business school in the world …
Read MoreStrable shares corporate giving insights at Principal Charity Classic
The CEO of Iowa’s …
Read MoreChief judge appointed for Iowa’s 8th judicial district
Shawn Showers of Washington County has been appointed chief judge of the Eighth Judicial District, located in southeast Iowa. Showers, a district court judge, will succeed Chief Judge Myron Gookin, who is retiring on July …
Read MoreCity council approves first downtown rideshare hub
City of Des Moines staff, in partnership with Polk County and Operation Downtown, an initiative of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, have announced the approval of a rideshare hub to improve public safety and mobility …
Read MoreGoogle announces initiative to increase electrical workers in Iowa
Farm income looks weak for 2025, Goss says
The Rural Mainstreet Index produced by economists at Creighton University improved to 44 in May from April’s 40. It’s the 20th time in the past 21 months that the index …
Read MoreIowa Bankers Association releases first quarter results
Iowa banks reported increases in deposits and loans in the first quarter of 2025, a continuing sign of resiliency during ongoing economic uncertainty, the Iowa Bankers Association said in a news release.
“While uncertainties in …
Read MoreVan Meter Inc., Baker Electric holding donation event for Urbandale Food Pantry
Van Meter Inc. and Baker Electric are partnering to host Stuff the Truck, a community donation event supporting the Urbandale Food Pantry tomorrow, Saturday, May 31. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 …
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