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What to watch as US stock markets fall
After weeks of tariff talks, President Donald Trump this week announced the tariff percentage he would assign to each trading partner. China, one of the U.S.’s largest trading partners, responded by matching Trump’s tariff rate on …
Read MoreRural Iowa growth funding awarded to 2 cities, 2 counties
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $40,000 in grants to support growth in two rural towns and two counties: Imogene in southwest Iowa, Sibley in the northwest, Calhoun County in northwest Iowa, and northeastern …
Read MoreReynolds announces members of Iowa DOGE task force
Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that the new Iowa DOGE Task Force held its first meeting that day, and she released a list of task force members. Reynolds had announced the new Department of Government …
Read MoreKimberly Baeth launching Cutting Edge Success
Entrepreneur Kimberly Baeth is launching her new venture, Cutting Edge Success, which aims to help businesses scale and achieve long-term growth through consulting, marketing services and leadership development. Baeth is launching the company after selling …
Read MoreState treasurer returns unclaimed money to YMCA of Greater Des Moines
State Treasurer Roby Smith has presented a check from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to the YMCA of Greater Des Moines for $5,112.08 in unclaimed funds owed to the organization, a news release said. The Great …
Read MoreHope Ministries announces new president and CEO
Hope Ministries, a nonprofit that serves those experiencing homelessness, hunger, abuse or addiction in Central Iowa, has announced the appointment of Cole Lindholm as its new president and CEO. Lindholm steps into the role after …
Read MoreIowa’s 4-year high school graduation rate increases slightly
The four-year graduation rate for Iowa’s public high school class of 2024 was 88.3%, slightly higher than the rate of the previous year’s graduating class, new data from the Iowa Department of Education shows.
In …
Read MoreApplications now open for Des Moines Arts Festival Community Outreach Program
The Des Moines Arts Festival has opened applications for the Community Outreach Program, which offers nonprofit organizations the opportunity to participate in the Arts Festival to share their mission and programming with guests for free. …
Read MoreIvy College of Business at Iowa State launches new supply chain master’s program
Iowa State University has announced a new online master’s program within the Ivy College of Business. The department of supply chain management will offer a Master of Science in supply chain management program starting in …
Read MorePartnership plans second annual Regional Summit for Sept. 17
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s second annual Regional Summit will take place on Sept. 17 at the Iowa Events Center. According to a news release, the event is designed to provide opportunities for community, business …
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