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National Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit set for Nov. 16 in Ankeny
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit will host its 17th annual national summit from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Ankeny’s FFA Enrichment Center. There will be over 800 attendees from over 50 countries of …
Read MoreDMU’s 2024 symposium to focus on technology-driven research
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host its 2024 Research Symposium on Nov. 21 at its new campus in West Des Moines. This year’s symposium will highlight DMU’s commitment to advancing health care …
Read MoreWest Bancorporation announces third-quarter earnings
West Bancorporation Inc.’s loan portfolio remained strong in the third quarter, including in the commercial real estate sector, Harlee Olafson, the financial institution’s chief risk officer and executive vice president, said during a recent third-quarter …
Read MoreErika Macias named 2024 Latina Publisher of the Year at NAHP conference
Erika Macias was named the 2024 Latina Publisher of the Year by the National Association …
Read MoreHabitat’s Blitz Build features construction of 8 houses
Simpson College earns Iowa Safe Schools’ Partner in Progress Award
Simpson College in Indianola was recently awarded the Partner in Progress Award from Iowa Safe Schools for its efforts in protecting the safety and well-being of its LGBTQ students. According to a news release, after …
Read MoreNational clinical trial network acquires West Des Moines-based Integrated Clinical Trial Services Inc.
Eximia Research, an integrated clinical trial network based in Raleigh, N.C., is expanding to Iowa and has acquired Integrated Clinical Trial Services Inc. According to a news release, Eximia’s acquisition of the West Des Moines-based …
Read MoreUNI-Dome renovation second phase scheduled for Regents’ approval in November
The $16 million second phase of the UNI-Dome renovation plan at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls will go before the Iowa Board of Regents at its meeting in November, according to a …
Read MoreIowa awarded $97 million in federal funds for railroads, supporting infrastructure
Iowa railroads and supporting manufacturers will receive $97 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to replace aging rail infrastructure and equipment in Central and Eastern Iowa. According to a news release from …
Read MoreVIDEO: Fourth annual Envision Iowa event gives first look into new research
The Envision Iowa main event on Tuesday featured keynote speakers Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Finance Authority, and Wade Britt, partner and managing director at Bâton Global, presenting …
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