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State announces grant program to supplement teacher pay linked to student performance
The Iowa Department of Education is allocating $8.5 million in federal funding for a competitive grant program to supplement the pay of public school teachers “who accelerate student learning beyond one year’s growth.” According to …
Read MoreISCPA selects banking executive Ardis Kelley as interim CEO
The Iowa Society of CPAs (ISCPA) has named former Bank of Jabez and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines executive Ardis Kelley as its interim CEO. According to a news release, Kelley’s appointment was …
Read MoreWDM hires Thole as city’s human resources director
The city of West Des Moines has hired former public school administrator Megan Thole as its next director of human resources. Thole will start in the position Dec. 9, according to a news release from …
Read MorePrincipal Charity Classic says 2024 tournament made moves toward final carbon neutral goal
Organizers of the Principal Charity Classic say the golf tournament is moving closer to its goal of being a carbon-neutral event by 2035. According to a news release, the classic reached a 23.7% waste diversion …
Read MorePartnership announces panel speakers for Legislative Leadership Breakfast
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is expected to release its 2025 state legislative priorities on Dec. 3 during its annual Legislative Leadership Breakfast at Stoney Creek Hotel in Johnston. The regional economic development organization also …
Read MoreRural mainstreet index reaches highest level in 15 months
Iowa’s rural mainstreet index for November remained below growth neutral for a 15th straight month but improved to 49.6 from October’s 37.1.
The state’s farmland price index rose to 41.1 from 38.6 in October, but …
Read MoreWDM Chamber announces 2025 board of directors
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has named the members of its 2025 board of directors. According to a news release, the board term begins Jan. 1, with the first official meeting scheduled for …
Read MoreDMACC selected for national AI consortium, plans AI degree programs
Des Moines Area Community College announced Monday it has joined the National Applied AI Consortium’s (NAAIC) mentorship program, which provides training and guidance for community colleges and companies on the development and growth of AI …
Read MoreJohnston Economic Development Corp. board votes to dissolve organization
The Johnston Economic Development Corp. (JEDCO) announced today that it has started the legal process of dissolving as an organization.
Board members for the public-private economic development partnership with the city of Johnston voted unanimously …
Read MoreWest Des Moines Historical Society to restore log cabin for Legacy Woods project
The West Des Moines Historical Society (WDMHS) recently took possession of a late-1800s log cabin from the State Historical Society of Iowa to include as part of West Des Moines’ Legacy Woods project. The cabin …
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