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Hy-Vee, Caitlin Clark Foundation partner to raise money for childhood nutrition
Hy-Vee announced that it is partnering with the Caitlin Clark Foundation to support childhood nutrition by raising funds for local food banks across the Midwest in March. Throughout the month, customers will be able to …
Read MoreLecture on ag economics and public health being held tonight in Des Moines
Agricultural economist Charles Benbrook will lead a pair of discussions this week in Des Moines and Iowa City about pesticide use, agricultural economics and public health. The first event, “Pesticide Litigation, Farmer Health, and Agricultural …
Read MoreIEDA board approves six community development awards
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved Friday a job creation award for a Sioux Center manufacturer and six awards aimed at enhancing quality of life and tourism opportunities in the state.
Service Trucks International …
Read MoreErnst & Young announces new managing partner
Ernst & Young LLP (EY), a Des Moines business management consulting company, has announced the appointment of Chris Yuska as managing partner of the Des Moines office. Yuska has worked for EY for …
Read MoreRural mainstreet index continues slump in January
Iowa’s rural mainstreet index continued its slump in February, dropping to 32.8 from 40.7 in January.
The state’s farmland price index dipped to 38.1 from 41.3 in January, and the new hiring index fell to …
Read MoreBrokerTech Ventures adds the Hartford to carrier network
Des Moines-based BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), a broker-led convening platform for insurtech innovation, investment and collaboration, has announced its newest partnership with the Hartford, a property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual fund company based …
Read MoreDART awards vans to two local nonprofits
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has awarded two retired vans to two local nonprofit organizations as part of DART’s Van Award program. The program has donated 23 retired vehicles from DART’s ride-sharing …
Read MoreCorrigan to retire from Des Moines Water Works
Ted Corrigan, the general manager and CEO of Des Moines Water Works, will retire after 35 years, the utility announced today.
Corrigan’s retirement will be effective July 18.
He served as interim CEO …
Read MoreSoccer stadium project awarded $5M Destination Iowa grant
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted today to award a …
Read MoreMetronet completes fiber-optic build in Des Moines
Metronet has completed the construction of its $70 million fiber-optic network in Des Moines, the internet service provider recently announced. The city now has access to symmetrical, multigigabit internet speeds, with residential options up to …
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