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Iowa Medical Society hosting summit on physician workforce shortage
The Iowa Medical Society is hosting a one-day summit with more than 55 physician leaders from across the state to discuss Iowa’s physician shortage and develop priorities and recommendations to address the challenges. According to …
Read MoreGrand opening of Athene Pedestrian Bridge set for Thursday
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration will be …
Read MoreSpeakers announced for 2025 Land Investment Expo
Joe Lonsdale and Kyle Bass will headline the 2025 Land Investment Expo, planned for Jan. 14 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines, planners of the event announced.
In its 18th …
Read MoreReport: Iowa companies continue to shed jobs
Iowa companies shed 3,700 jobs in October, the fourth straight month of losses, data from Iowa Workforce Development shows.
Since June, Iowa firms have shed 10,000 jobs, according to the state agency. Iowa’s total nonfarm …
Read MoreHow much did it cost EMC to put its name on Iowa Events Center’s exhibit hall?
Golden Openings merges with Minnesota company
Golden Openings, a Johnston-based business providing products and services for grand openings, ground breakings and other ceremonial events, has merged with Minnesota-based Front Row Sales. Founder Kimberly Baeth, who started Golden Openings in 1997, is …
Read MoreSimpson names director of workforce partnerships
Simpson College has appointed Jennifer Chittenden as its director of workforce partnerships for Simpson’s Online and Graduate Studies. According to a news release, she will be responsible for building relationships with workforce clients …
Read MoreSustainability nonprofit awards grants to 3 organizations
The Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation (WFSI), a nonprofit headquartered in West Des Moines, has announced three grants totaling $162,376 to three Iowa organizations. Friends of Des Moines Parks received a $50,243 grant to …
Read MoreBusiness author Dan Heath to speak at 2025 Partnership Annual Dinner
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that its 2025 Annual Dinner, scheduled for Jan. 23, will feature business author Dan Heath as the keynote speaker. Heath is the author or co-author of six books, …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index saw bump in September
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 105.4 in September from 104.8 in August.
When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 are considered …
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