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Drake dean Craig Owens to lead Harkin Institute
The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement and Drake University announced that Craig Owens will serve as the next executive director of The Harkin Institute.
Craig Owens Image courtesy of the Harkin Institute.…Read MoreNew computer science instruction grant available
The Iowa Department of Education today announced that $850,000 in competitive grant funding is available to Iowa school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to align computer science programs, including career and technical education programs in …
Read MoreDMACC Newton campus receives $250,000 matching challenge
The second phase of the DMACC Newton Campus Legacy Plaza Greenspace project has received a fundraising challenge from Chris and Denise Vernon, who announced a $250,000 Vernon Challenge Grant to help secure funds for the …
Read MoreFirst Community Trust forms partnerships with two credit unions
First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT) has announced partnerships with Midland Credit Union and Des Moines Metro Credit Union. FCT Wealth Advisors Lisa Grefe and Jason Freese will provide retirement and investment planning services for the …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index up 0.3%
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 107.5 in June, up 0.3% from 107.1 in May.
The monthly diffusion index increased to 75.0 in June from a revised 62.5 …
Read MoreWorld Food Prize Foundation names top agritech startups for Innovate for Impact Challenge
The World Food Prize Foundation announced the top 10 agritech startups selected for its inaugural Innovate for Impact Challenge, a global competition recognizing scalable, science-based innovations advancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. The semifinalists were selected …
Read MoreIowa banking group launches new ad campaign
The Iowa Bankers Association has launched a new advertising campaign called “Iowa Banks. Your Partner through it all.” The initiative spotlights the importance of a strong, lifelong banking relationship. The campaign’s goal is to show …
Read MoreRMH Systems acquires Complete Solution Robotics
RMH Systems, a provider of turnkey automation, material handling, packaging and industrial scale services, has acquired Complete Solution Robotics, LLC (CSR), a robotics and automation solutions provider based in Loveland, Colo. This acquisition aims to …
Read MoreSBA announces regional funding
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of new Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) funding of up to $7.5 million to support domestic manufacturers. “Our new RIC funding and ongoing outreach serves small businesses …
Read MoreRSM holds annual Volunteer Day
RSM US LLP’s Des Moines office partnered with Roosevelt High School and Hubbell Elementary for its annual Volunteer Day, held on Aug. 1. RSM closed down its office for the day …
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