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ABI announces 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and MidWestOne Bank announced today the winner of the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition: the CP770 cotton …
Read MoreAbby Delaney named emerging bank leader by Independent Banker
Abby Delaney, senior vice president of marketing and communications officer at Bankers Trust, has been selected by Independent Banker magazine as a 2025 40 Under 40 Emerging Community Bank Leader. According to a news release, …
Read MoreEight Seven Central acquires Embleo
Eight Seven Central, a Des Moines-based screen printing company, has announced the acquisition of Embleo, a contract embroidery shop. As part of this acquisition, all of Embleo’s operations will be relocated to Des Moines. This …
Read MoreEnd of an era
Crews began work this week to remove Wells Fargo signage from the arena that will soon be named Casey’s Center.
The name change was announced last fall. Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores …
Read MoreBoard of Regents selects firm to assist with ISU president search
The Iowa Board of Regents has selected AGB Search from Washington, D.C., as the firm to assist with the selection of the next president of Iowa State University. Wendy Wintersteen announced her plans to retire …
Read More2025 Leadership for Iowa Award recipient announced
Leadership Iowa, a program of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation, has named Susan Judkins of Clive the recipient of its annual Leadership for Iowa Award. The award recognizes an alumnus of the …
Read MoreIowa State Fair announces promotions, staff realignment
Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons has announced a realignment of the fair’s organizational structure, including the creation of four strategic teams to help the organization operate more efficiently and prepare for the future. To …
Read MoreCasey’s profits up due to strong performance in hot sandwiches, bakery items
Casey’s General Stores has released its fourth quarter and fiscal year results. For the year, sales were up 9% and the company acquired or built a record 270 stores.
For its fourth quarter, Casey’s reported …
Read More33 schools to receive Choose Iowa food purchasing grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced 33 schools or school districts have received grants to participate in the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools. The one-year pilot program aims to connect Iowa schools …
Read MoreArea fire stations collecting box fan and window air conditioner donations
IMPACT Community Action Partnership and area fire departments have partnered to collect fans and window air conditioners for local families. The community is invited to donate new fans and/or window air conditioners in unopened boxes …
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