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Iowa Society of CPAs selects new CEO
The Iowa Society of CPAs announced Carrie Steffen will become its next CEO, starting May 19. A committee of current and past ISCPA executive committee board members used a local executive search company …
Read MoreEquipment Leasing & Finance revises outlook down
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, a national nonprofit focused on the equipment finance sector, this week published its second-quarter update for 2025, revising expectations downward.…
Read MoreHy-Vee moving fresh food production in-store, closing Ankeny, Chariton facilities
Hy-Vee is shuttering two fresh food production facilities, and moving that food production back to stores, affecting 461 positions at the facilities.
Hy-Vee is “committed to assisting all impacted employees during this transition and is …
Read More5 Central Iowa producers receive Choose Iowa value-added grants
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants totaling $463,000 to Iowa farmers and small businesses located in 28 counties. Five Central Iowa producers received grants: Bochner Farms …
Read MoreKoehn Foundation donates $800,000 to Des Moines school district
A donation of over $800,000 from the Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation will be used to expand the Des Moines school district’s Montessori education program to Jackson Elementary School on the …
Read MoreGockley named chief information officer at the Iowa Clinic
The Iowa Clinic has named Brandon Gockley its new chief information officer. In his new role, Gockley will lead technology strategy, drive modernization and support operations. “We are fortunate and pleased to welcome …
Read MoreDMACC’s Carolyn Farlow recognized
At a April 14 meeting of the Des Moines Area Community College board of directors, President Rob Denson and board chair Joe Pugel honored retiring board secretary Carolyn Farlow celebrating her 20 years of service …
Read MoreBill in Iowa Legislature would crack down on crypto ATM fraud
A bill making its way through the Iowa Legislature would regulate what’s known as digital financial asset transaction kiosks, or cryptocurrency automatic teller machines, limiting the monetary transaction amount consumers can make on a daily …
Read MoreIowa City among six cities mentioned on national renewable energy list
EarthDay.org published “6 Unexpected American Cities Leading the Way in Renewable Energy” in conjunction with Earth Day, which was April 22. Iowa City was included on the list for “exceeding national expectations with its climate …
Read MoreFamily Credit Union announces new CEO
The Family Credit Union, a nonprofit financial cooperative headquartered in Davenport, announced today the appointment of Michael Brandt as its new CEO. Brandt will begin April 28. Brandt has more than 24 years of experience …
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