Posts by jretzlaff
Property tax reform in Iowa likely won’t occur this year, observers say
Participants at a symposium on Iowa’s property tax system were skeptical that Iowa lawmakers would complete their work on property tax reform this session, giving Iowans an opportunity to voice their opinions on proposed changes.…
Read MoreAMA Iowa NOVA award winners announced
The Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association announced the winners of the 20th annual NOVA Awards on May 6 at Principal Park. There were 19 award categories including direct marketing, marketing research, best branding …
Read MoreAmerican Contract Systems to close Grimes office
American Contract Systems reported through Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification documentation that its Grimes office is closing, affecting 62 employees. The workers will be laid off starting July 31. The Bloomington, Minn.-based company is owned …
Read MoreCaitlin Clark Foundation and Musco Lighting partner on new mini-pitch for DMPS schools
Weeks Middle School in Des Moines has a new mini-pitch, a modular sports system that supports basketball, soccer and futsal, as a result of a partnership betwen the Caitlin Clark Foundation and Musco Lighting. Musco …
Read MoreIowa House passes bill regulating crypto ATMs
A bill that regulates cryptocurrency automatic teller machines has been passed by the Iowa House and is now headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds for her consideration.
The Iowa House this week passed Senate File 449 …
Read MoreBrazilian scientist whose work has reduced input costs, increased yields, named 2025 World Food Prize laureate
A Brazilian microbiologist whose innovation …
Read MoreBeyond Business Conference 2025 updates announced
Speaker applications and sponsorship opportunities are open for the Beyond Business Conference on Sept. 25. The conference is an event designed for women and gender non-conforming entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals to connect and learn. The …
Read MoreDenver-based architecture firm relocating to Des Moines
Studio Siembra, a Latina-owned landscape architecture firm, has announced it will relocate from Denver to Des Moines. The firm offers landscape architecture design and community engagement services, including for populations that may not be well …
Read MoreRedenius promoted to Des Moines’ human resources director
Heather Redenius has been promoted to human resources director for the city of Des Moines, City Manager Scott Sanders announced this week. Redenius has been interim director since James Wells, the department’s former …
Read More2025 statewide tourism and hospitality awards announced
Iowa Travel Industry Partners has announced the recipients of the annual iTIP Foundation Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at the association’s annual meeting on June 10 in Winterset. The iTIP Awards are open …
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