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Google announces initiative to increase electrical workers in Iowa
Farm income looks weak for 2025, Goss says
The Rural Mainstreet Index produced by economists at Creighton University improved to 44 in May from April’s 40. It’s the 20th time in the past 21 months that the index …
Read MoreIowa Bankers Association releases first quarter results
Iowa banks reported increases in deposits and loans in the first quarter of 2025, a continuing sign of resiliency during ongoing economic uncertainty, the Iowa Bankers Association said in a news release.
“While uncertainties in …
Read MoreVan Meter Inc., Baker Electric holding donation event for Urbandale Food Pantry
Van Meter Inc. and Baker Electric are partnering to host Stuff the Truck, a community donation event supporting the Urbandale Food Pantry tomorrow, Saturday, May 31. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 …
Read MoreNeighborhood Finance Corp. holding 35th anniversary event June 2
Neighborhood Finance Corp., a nonprofit lender that aims to revitalize neighborhoods and expand homeownership opportunities in Polk County, will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Monday, June 2. A community celebration will be held from 4-6 …
Read MoreIowa Dental Association announces new president
The Iowa Dental Association announced Council Bluffs dentist Dr. Ryan Hajek was installed as its 162nd president at the association’s annual session in Des Moines on May 7. Hajek is co-owner of …
Read MorePilkington retiring from UNI economic development role after nearly 40 years
Randy Pilkington will retire from the University of Northern Iowa after leading economic development outreach efforts through the Wilson College of Business’ Business and Community Services office for 38 years.
Randy PilkingtonAccording to a …
Read MoreDes Moines River, Beaver Creek designated as state water trails
Principal plans to fill inclusion officer position
Principal Financial Group said it plans to fill its open chief inclusion officer position after Miriam Lewis announced her retirement in April. “Principal is actively working to fill the Chief Inclusion Officer position,” Megan Grandgeorge, …
Read MoreDelta Dental of Iowa to host green room discussing leading with purpose
Delta Dental of Iowa has announced it will host its next green room, a virtual conversation designed to help business leaders gain insight into managing and achieving success, titled “Leading with Purpose: Engaging Employees and …
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