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Further farm income decline expected, Rural Mainstreet Index shows
More than 60% of rural bank CEOs expect farm income to decline this year, according to the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. The report is based on a survey of bank …
Read MoreBenefactor to match donations to refugee and immigrant service, up to $125,000
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants’ Des Moines field office announced that an Iowa donor has pledged to match every dollar donated to the organization, up to $125,000. The pledge comes as USCRI has …
Read MoreFederal courthouse auction extended to April 30, tour scheduled for April 22
The online auction for the historic federal courthouse in Des Moines …
Read MoreWorld Food Prize Foundation announces 19th annual Iowa Hunger Summit
The World Food Prize Foundation will host its annual Iowa Hunger Summit on July 30 at the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates. The free event, centered on the theme “From the Ground Up,” aims …
Read MoreActor Guillén to speak at Iowa Safe Schools’ LGBTQ Youth conference
Iowa Safe Schools has announced Harvey Guillén as the keynote speaker for its 20th annual Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth, taking place April 11. Guillén is best known for his role as Guillermo de la …
Read MoreBalance Autism acquires Metro West
Balance Autism, a statewide provider of autism services, announced its acquisition of Metro West, an autism services provider in Clive. The partnership aims to expand the reach and effectiveness of support services available to the …
Read MoreClive accepting applications for council seat appointment
Clive is accepting applications to fill a City Council seat that will be open following council member Srikant Mikkilineni’s resignation on April 11. The council elected to fill the position by appointment at its March …
Read MoreTax cuts, housing, child care on Partnership’s 2025 federal agenda
The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced its 2025 federal policy agenda Tuesday, ahead of the Partnership’s annual DMDC trip to Washington, D.C. The trip is set for May 7-9.
On the trip, attendees from across the region will …
Read MoreInnovative Technologies acquires Kubco Services
Huxley-based industrial equipment supplier Innovative Technologies has acquired Kubco Services LLC, located in Houston. Innovative Technologies specializes in centrifuges across various industries, particularly in ethanol and oil and gas. Kubco repairs and rebuilds centrifuges. The …
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to hold 32nd annual bowling fundraiser
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has announced its 32nd Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake taking place throughout March and April. The event kicks off on Tuesday, March 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. …
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