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Casey’s announces second-quarter earnings
Casey’s General Stores saw an increase in inside store sales in the second quarter, which the company’s CEO attributed in part to selling more beer and alternative nicotine products with higher profit margins.
“The biggest …
Read MoreMeals from the Heartland announces return of Gift of Hope Campaign
Meals from the Heartland, a West Des Moines-based nonprofit organization providing meals for food-insecure populations, has announced its annual Gift of Hope Campaign. This campaign invites volunteers to donate $75, which provides enough to feed …
Read MoreShors to retire from Dentons Davis Brown after 60 years
John Shors, senior partner at Dentons Davis Brown and a fourth-generation lawyer, is retiring after a 60-year career with the Iowa law firm.
John ShorsShors received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa …
Read MoreIowa Business Council’s 2025 legislative agenda aims to further tax competitiveness, support workforce growth
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) today announced its public policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which begins Jan. 13.
The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization made up of the top leaders from 21 of Iowa’s largest …
Read MoreVIDEO: Project515 tackles home construction, buying trends and outlook
The housing market, in Iowa and the nation, continues to be a critical economic issue. An increasing number of people don’t have enough money to purchase their first home. Also, many potential homebuyers are sidelined …
Read MoreDes Moines IT firm ACS expands presence to Chicago
Associated Computer Systems (ACS), a managed IT services provider, has announced its expansion to Chicago with a new office in the Fulton Market District. The move aims to increase ACS’ ability to serve clients in …
Read MoreCouncil action paves way for sale of Wells Fargo properties
The Des Moines City Council on Monday approved terminating a minimum assessment agreement between the city of Des Moines and Wells Fargo for property at 801 Walnut St. The agreement needed to be terminated before …
Read MoreStorey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving announces $25,000 in grants
Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving has announced five nonprofit grant recipients for 2024 that will each receive $5,000. The recipients are the EveryStep Foundation, Wings of Refuge, the Chrysalis Foundation, the Iowa Center …
Read MoreWaukee marketing firm Blue Frog acquired by Avidly
Blue Frog, a Waukee-based marketing firm, has been acquired by Avidly, a global growth design company creating digital marketing and sales solutions, the companies announced today. Avidly is the largest partner of HubSpot, a global …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index continues rise in October
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 105.8 in October from 105.4 in September.
When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 are considered …
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