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University of Northern Iowa adding master of arts in teaching degree
The University of Northern Iowa announced a newly approved Master of Arts in Teaching degree in secondary education. The online graduate degree program is designed for graduates of non-teaching degree programs who want to complete …
Read More15 Iowa dairies awarded innovation grants
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 15 Iowa dairy projects Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, which is in its second year. The cost-share grants aim to help expand on-farm dairy processing …
Read MoreKarl Mueller named director of energy department’s Ames National Laboratory
Karl Mueller has been named the new director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory, operated by Iowa State University. He starts his new role June 1. Since 2021, Mueller has …
Read MoreInteractive workforce development map launched for Central Iowa
Capital Crossroads and the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM Workforce Collaborative have launched the Capital Crossroads Workforce Development Ecosystem Map, which offers a visual representation of workforce …
Read MoreWest Des Moines Community Engagement Institute to return spring 2025
The city of West Des Moines has announced the return of the Community Engagement Institute for spring 2025. The program aims to provide residents with an inside look at how local government operates and give …
Read MoreWellabe hires new health distribution leader
Des Moines-based insurer Wellabe has named Mary Anna Jones as the company’s assistant vice president of national sales distribution. Jones will lead the company’s health distribution sales of Medicare Supplement and ancillary health products, including …
Read MoreNewly built houses make up larger share of Des Moines-area home sales but take longer to sell
Des Moines Heritage Trust to host first historic preservation awards dinner
The Des Moines Heritage Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving historic buildings in the Des Moines metro area, will hold its first historic preservation awards dinner at 5 p.m. on May 15 at the Des …
Read MoreSBA’s new Made in America initiative aims to cut $100B in regulation costs
U.S. Small Business Administration officials announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, designed to reduce red tape and regulatory costs, as well as offer resources to manufacturers.
As part of the Made in America Manufacturing …
Read MoreUPDATED: 2025 commercial building permit interactive map
Building permits for 76 new commercial and multifamily projects have been issued in the first six months of 2025 in the Greater Des Moines area, a Business Record review shows. The value of the projects …
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