Posts by jretzlaff
Mid-America business index down but above growth neutral
The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index came in at 53.3 for April, down from March’s 56.7. The index is above the growth neutral reading for the fourth consecutive month; …
Read MoreMake It OK launches 2025 mental health awareness month campaign
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative announced it is supporting Mental Health Awareness Month this May with the release of the 2025 Make It OK Toolkit. The toolkit includes mental health resources and a series of …
Read MoreBlank Children’s Hospital names building in honor of Deb and Bob Pulver
Blank Children’s Hospital announced the naming of the Deb & Bob Pulver Center located at 4055 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines …
Read MoreLocal economists weigh in on trade, construction
The Greater Des Moines Partnership hosted an economic outlook panel webinar this week, with three economists weighing in on various business challenges. They discussed how the agriculture industry is faring with tariff changes and what …
Read MoreHarm reduction vending machine launched at Polk County Health Department
A new harm reduction vending machine has been installed outside the Polk County Health Department, located at 1907 Carpenter Ave. in Des Moines, to offer free health and safety resources to the community. The vending …
Read MoreIowa’s Coolest Thing nominees announced, public voting begins
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced the nominees for its second annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest. The nominees come from a wide range of industries, including agriculture equipment, automotive components, consumer …
Read MoreWellmark Foundation announces new $5 million youth mental health grant program
The Wellmark Foundation announced today a new $5 million grant program aimed at addressing the …
Read MoreHarkin Center building receives new accessibility certification
The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center, home of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen engagement, announced it has received the Gold Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, a global inclusive building rating system. The …
Read MoreLSI Global Greens International Market 2025 season starts Saturday
The LSI Global Greens International Market will launch its 2025 season on Saturday with a Spring Plant Sale featuring vegetable and herb seedlings grown by the Global Greens program. The Global Greens program provides land …
Read MorePella Corp. unveils museum, trolley, parade float for centennial
Pella Corp. is presenting three projects to the community as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations this year. A new parade float, “A Day at the Tulip Factory,” celebrates manufacturing …
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