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Bailey Kelley named Iowa’s director of elections
Bailey Kelley has been named Iowa’s director of elections, Paul Pate, Iowa Secretary of State, announced. Kelley has served as deputy director of election for the past two years. Kelley has a bachelor …
Read MoreLola’s Fine Hot Sauce expands into Target
Iowa-based Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce has announced a nationwide expansion into 1,500 Target stores that began in June. With the addition of Target, Lola’s products can be found in over 14,000 retailers across the United …
Read MoreWorld Food Prize Foundation to convene DialogueNEXT in India
The World Food Prize Foundation has announced, in collaboration with CIMMYT, the Borlaug Institute for South Asia and Indian Council of Agricultural Research, it will convene DialogueNEXT on Sept. 8–9, 2025, at the ICAR Convention …
Read MoreFedEx lays off 84 in Des Moines
FedEx has submitted its required documentation announcing the mass layoff of 84 people at its 700 S.W. Ninth St. facility, effective June 30. FedEx officials announced the layoffs to the public Monday, saying the layoffs are part …
Read MoreIowa’s State Historical Society hires new curator
Hanna Howard has been named the State Historical Society of Iowa’s new state and museum curator, the group announced. Howard previously was coordinator for Iowa’s National History Day. In that role, she coordinated regional, state …
Read MoreAssociated Computer Systems rebrands as Koltiv
Associated Computer Systems, also known as ACS, has announced it has officially rebranded as Koltiv. The rebrand marks the company’s 45th anniversary, which it reached in March. The company, which provides managed IT, cybersecurity, artificial …
Read MoreIowa DOT trying new, potentially safer pothole-filling machine
The Iowa Department of Transportation is testing a new pothole-filling system. Traditionally, the Iowa DOT has filled potholes using conventional hot and cold mix pothole-filling solutions that pair a dump truck and a trailer-mounted hopper, …
Read MoreIowa Safe Schools names new executive director
Iowa Safe Schools has announced Zach Rus as the new executive director of the nonprofit. Rus, previously the engagement director at Ellipsis, has over 10 years of experience in philanthropy, higher education and …
Read MoreUNI appoints new executive director of business and community services
The University of Northern Iowa has appointed Drew Conrad as the new executive director of business and community services (BCS), the economic development outreach arm of the Wilson College of Business. Conrad succeeds …
Read MoreIowa Business Council members expect flat growth, for the moment
The Iowa Business Council today released its latest member poll, the second quarter Economic Outlook Survey, which sits at 57.41, an increase of 0.27 points from the previous survey, …
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