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UNI 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, …
Read MoreLandus and Landwerx announce restructuring
Landus, an Iowa-based agricultural cooperative, has announced Landwerx, its agricultural innovation hub that launched in 2023, will now operate independently. The shift aims to allow both organizations to focus on different goals as Landwerx is …
Read MoreJohnston-Grimes fire district appoints new fire chief
The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District announced it has appointed Percy Coleman as its new fire chief, succeeding Jim Clark, who plans to retire Thursday. Coleman brings 29 years of experience in the Des Moines Fire …
Read More70-plus organizations relaunch Business for Federal Research Funding Coalition
The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City and Quad Cities Chamber are a few of more than 70 chambers of commerce and business organizations in over 30 states to relaunch …
Read MoreReport analyzes potential economic benefits of new hands-free driving law
Iowa’s newly passed hands-free driving law went into effect Tuesday, and a report from Common …
Read MoreSupply managers expect tariffs to push input prices up 7.5% in Q3, Q4 2025
The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index declined 0.3 points in June, going from 51.0 in May to 50.7 in June, which remains above growth neutral.
The index is an economic indicator for the nine-state …
Read MoreWells Fargo Arena officially becomes Casey’s Center
New interior signage was unveiled at Casey’s Center today in …
Read MoreWest Des Moines Leadership Academy 2025-26 class announced
The West Des Moines Leadership Academy has announced 42 leaders who will participate in the program’s 2025-2026 class. The nine-month program aims to guide participants through experiential learning, critical thinking and a community impact project. …
Read MoreIowans’ unemployment benefits to increase July 6
Iowa Workforce Development, as part of its required annual review of unemployment insurance wages, announced the maximum weekly benefit for unemployed Iowans will increase on July 6. Per Iowa law, IWD uses a formula each …
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