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9 school districts receive nearly $600,000 in state child care workforce grants
The Iowa Department of Education awarded nine additional Iowa school districts nearly $600,000 in a new round of Credentials to Child Care Careers grants after its pilot program last summer. The grants support districts in …
Read MoreGamble named Hubbell Realty’s president, COO
Kyle Gamble has been named president and chief operating officer of Hubbell Realty Co., one of Iowa’s oldest real estate, development, homebuilding and construction companies, the company announced.
Kyle GambleIn addition, Gamble will become …
Read MoreIowa ag leaders respond to threats of tariffs on top US trading partners
Farmers and leaders in the U.S. agricultural industry were granted a reprieve last week when President Donald Trump issued a 30-day delay in implementing previously announced 25% tariffs on goods originating from Canada and Mexico.…
Read MoreUMB Financial acquires Heartland Financial
UMB Financial Corp. has closed on the acquisition of Heartland Financial USA Inc. (HTLF), which has locations in Iowa, which does business in Iowa as Dubuque Bank & Trust. The acquisition will increase UMB’s asset …
Read MoreChildServe announces two hires for foundation team
ChildServe, a Des Moines-based pediatric specialty health care provider, announced the hirings of Tiffany Nagel Spinner as vice president of development and Madi Bellile as associate director of development of the nonprofit’s foundation. Nagel Spinner, …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index stays the same in December
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index was 106.3 in December 2024, remaining the same from November 2024.
When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 …
Read MoreIEDA awards 8 historic preservation grants
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $93,846 in Certified Local Government (CLG) grants, to seven Iowa historic preservation projects, including one in Des Moines. The city of Keokuk will also receive a $13,460 grant …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Partnership opens registration for DMDC trip
Registration is open for the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 46th annual DMDC trip to Washington, D.C., from May 7-9. DMDC is an opportunity for Greater Des Moines business and community leaders to advocate for regional …
Read MoreState ag department opens applications for Butchery Innovation Grant program
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program. The grant helps small-scale meat processors expand their capacity within Iowa. It is part of Choose Iowa, …
Read MoreFarmers Mutual Hail to acquire Canadian insurer
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Iowa (FMH) announced it is acquiring Canadian-based Palliser Insurance. Palliser is a crop hail insurance provider headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, that offers crop hail insurance across western Canada. …
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