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Johnston ranks in top 10% nationwide in survey on community services
The city of Johnston is the recipient of a “Leading the Way Award” from ETC Institute, according to a news release. The honor recognizes local government achievements in delivering services to residents; recipients rank in …
Read MoreIndustry insiders, analysts offer key takeaways during Manufacturing Forecast
As part of our annual look into Iowa’s manufacturing sector, Business Record Associate Editor Mike Mendenhall and Group Publisher Chris Conetzkey recently moderated a panel discussion with two Iowa-based manufacturers, an economics professor and patent …
Read MoreIowa Total Care donates $35,000 to NAMI Iowa
A $35,000 grant from Iowa Total Care will support National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Iowa events, according to a news release. Iowa Total Care, a subsidiary of Centene Corp., is one of the companies …
Read MoreReport: Des Moines has competitive rental market
The Greater Des Moines area is one of the 20 most competitive small rental markets in the U.S., with an average of 12 prospective renters competing for each vacant apartment unit in the area, a …
Read MoreRandolph named CEO of Ag Express Electronics
Ag Express Electronics, the parent company of Ag Express and Integrated Circuit Works, has announced Eric Randolph as its next president and CEO. Randolph has served as interim CEO since June and was the company’s …
Read MorePohlman receives Iowa Bankers Association leadership award
The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) presented retired banking leader Tom Pohlman with the 2024 James A. Leach Leadership Award during its annual convention last week. The IBA created the Leach Award in former U.S. Rep. …
Read MoreHoyt Sherman Place Foundation receives Cultural Leadership Partner Grant
Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation is receiving $60,000 of grant money from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Iowa Arts Council, according to a news release. The Cultural Leadership Partner …
Read MoreProgram at ISU, other schools aims to increase rural veterinary services
Iowa State University is participating in an initiative to increase the number of veterinarians working in rural areas, according to a news release. Nine schools, including ISU, are taking part in the Veterinary Workforce Solutions …
Read MoreNew Partnership program aims to connect new, existing residents
A new program from the Greater Des Moines Partnership will connect prospective and new residents with existing Greater Des Moines residents who are engaged in the community. The DSM MVP program stems from research surveying …
Read MoreIowa Healthiest State Initiative’s Obesity Roundtable outlines employers’ ‘tremendous role’ in tackling obesity
Sarah Wells Kocsis, a director on the public health team at the Milken Institute, shared during Iowa Healthiest State Initiative’s second Obesity Roundtable on Sept. 17 that employers have a “tremendous role” in fighting obesity.…
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