Posts by jretzlaff
Simpson College begins construction on gymnastics facility
Simpson College has started construction on a 10,000-square-foot gymnastics facility, located on the north end of campus near its softball complex. The $2.3 million venue, fully funded by donors, will serve as the practice and …
Read MoreWalk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $287,000
On Sept. 27, over 1,500 Central Iowans participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Principal Park in Des Moines. Walkers helped raise over $287,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the …
Read MoreDupaco’s Gift of Innovation grant applications now open
Dupaco Credit Union, in partnership with Dubuque-based the Innovation Lab, has opened applications for the second year of its Gift of Innovation grant. Rather than a cash award, the grant offers nonprofits access to customized …
Read MoreSpecialty crops create $66.5 million in economic output
The first statewide survey of specialty crops in Iowa since 2015 shows a $66.5 million economic output for the industry.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the 2023 Iowa Commercial Horticulture Food Crops Survey …
Read MoreHolmes Murphy launches enhanced proprietary analytics platform
Holmes Murphy has announced the launch of the Client Learning and Understanding Engine, or CLUE, a new proprietary analytics platform designed to support Holmes Murphy’s property casualty and employee benefits clients. “CLUE isn’t just a …
Read MoreCatch Des Moines honors businesses, leaders at annual awards
Catch Des Moines honored Greater Des Moines businesses and individuals for their support of the tourism and hospitality industry during its 2025 Annual Celebration Wednesday in Altoona. “Our annual celebration is about celebrating the impact …
Read MoreDes Moines school board approves 2-year contract with Smith
The Des Moines school board, in a special meeting this morning, approved a two-year contract with Matt Smith to serve as interim superintendent through June 30, 2027.
Smith assumed the role of interim …
Read MoreNew augmented reality mural coming to downtown Des Moines
The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and Principal Financial Group are partnering to bring internationally acclaimed Dutch artist Leon Keer to Des Monies to paint an 8,000-plus-square-foot hyper-realistic mural at 901 Grand Ave. The …
Read MoreLocal leaders honored for conservation and recreation efforts
The Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails have announced the recipients of their 2025 annual awards recognizing leadership in conservation and recreation. John Swanson, Polk County water resources supervisor, received the Creative Conservationist Award …
Read MoreState awards $2.3M in energy grants
The Iowa Energy Center board on Tuesday awarded $2.3 million to eight projects through its grant program.
The competitive grant opportunity, funded by gas and electric utilities across the state, supports projects that could provide a …
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