Posts by jretzlaff
Rural mainstreet index sinks to four-year low in October
Iowa’s rural mainstreet index dropped to 37.1 in October from 44.0, staying below growth neutral for a 14th consecutive month.
The state’s farmland price index sank to 38.6 from 45.7 in September, but the new …
Read MoreIDOT approves $3M grant to Boone for roadway improvements
The city of Boone will receive a grant for $3,025,530 to support improvements to an existing roadway and for the construction of a new road to support the planned Daisy Brand facility and other growth …
Read MoreApplications open for 2 Latina Leadership Initiative programs
The Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines (LLI), a nonprofit organization founded in 2013 to provide leadership programming to Latina women, is accepting applications for two programs, according to a news release. The organization’s …
Read MoreDes Moines launching new loan program for small businesses
A new revolving loan program has been launched by the city of Des Moines as a way to help grow small businesses that lack access to traditional banking relationships.
In early October, the Des Moines …
Read MoreDelta Dental’s next Green Room series to discuss vulnerability in leadership
Delta Dental of Iowa will hold a discussion on vulnerability and authenticity in leadership during a webinar at noon on Oct. 30 as part of its Green Room series. According to a news release, Green …
Read MoreLead DSM opens Community Connect program applications
Lead DSM has opened applications for its 2025 Community Connect program, which is a five-session course about self-discovery, according to a news release. Participants, 30 in total, receive a personal mentor to guide them through …
Read MoreReport: Iowa companies continue to shed jobs
Iowa companies shed 4,800 jobs in September, the third straight month of losses, data released today from Iowa Workforce Development shows.
Since June, Iowa firms have shed 6,600 jobs, according to the state agency. Iowa’s …
Read MoreFormer Aflac leader named Tippie’s first executive in residence
Fred Crawford, the recently retired president and chief operating officer of supplemental health insurance provider Aflac, will be the first executive in residence at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. According …
Read MoreIowa breweries recognized at 2024 Great American Beer Festival
Three Iowa craft breweries and an Iowa craft cidery were awarded medals at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival competition, according to a news release. The festival took place in Denver on Oct. 12, and …
Read MoreIEDA approves $23.5M for soccer stadium and global plaza development
