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CIRAS’ key federal funding source cut
The Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University said its largest source of federal funding, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, has been cut.
According to an email sent Tuesday from CIRAS Director …
Read MoreCommercial property valuations increase in Polk, Dallas counties
The valuation of commercial properties in Polk County rose an average of 11.7% this year, an increase that is less than what occurred during revaluations in 2023.
Commercial property in Dallas County saw an average …
Read MoreLandus co-op names interim CEO after Carstens steps down
Landus, a Des Moines-based agricultural cooperative, has announced Sam Caton as its interim CEO, effective April 8, after Matt Carstens stepped down as president and CEO on April 4, a position he had held for …
Read MoreChildServe hosting 15th annual Bubble Ball fundraiser
ChildServe announced its 15th annual Bubble Ball event will be held April 12 at the EMC Expo Center. The Bubble Ball is ChildServe’s largest fundraising event of the year with proceeds raised benefitting the 5,800 …
Read MoreNCMIC and Shazam announce merchant services transition
NCMIC Finance Corp., a Des Moines-based payment processing company, has acquired Johnston-based Shazam’s merchant services business. According to a news release, NCMIC’s Professional Solutions Financial Services division is now responsible for Shazam’s merchant services portfolio, …
Read MoreDes Moines farmers market opening day scheduled
The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced that opening day for the 50th season of the Downtown Farmers’ Market will be Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to noon in the Court District in downtown Des …
Read MoreDART scraps electric bus program
Nordex holding fair to fill over 100 jobs
Nordex USA, which is restarting production of wind turbine nacelles in West Branch, is hosting a job fair April 15 at its facility, 155 Fawcett Drive in West Branch. The company plans to hire over …
Read MoreUS Cellular announces layoffs
US Cellular plans to lay off 497 employees in Iowa, according to a notice filed with Iowa Workforce Development. The company filed the Worker Adjustment and Retaining Notification, or WARN, on Monday. US Cellular’s layoffs …
Read MoreKemin co-founder Nelson dies at 98
Kemin Industries announced that its co-founder and chairman of the board, R.W. Nelson, died on April 7. He was 98.
The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for human and animal health and nutrition, crop …
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