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Industrial growth: Norwalk looks to increase commercial valuations
The city of Norwalk is eyeing its commercial and industrial development as it works to close the gap with its residential valuations.
Hollie Zajicek, Norwalk’s economic development director, said the Dunn Industrial Park is the …
Read MoreInnovating growth: Iowa State University Research Park eyeing future expansion
The Iowa State University Research Park began as a hub for startups on 40 acres in 1987. It has grown to more than 550 acres and 145 companies with more than 2,500 employees. And with …
Read MoreByers’ celebration of life set for Friday
A celebration of life for Jay Byers will be held on Friday, his family has announced. The Simpson College president and past president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership died unexpectedly on April 17. He …
Read MoreMind & Spirit Counseling Center announces 2025 Women Helping Women event
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center announced the 27th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon, scheduled for May 2 at the Meadows Events Center at Prairie Meadows. The event aims to bring together community leaders, mental health …
Read MorePeoples Co. launches corporate services division
Peoples Co. has announced the launch of a corporate services division to assist owners with large, diverse agricultural portfolios. Since launching, the new division has served multinational corporations on land deals to build, site or …
Read MoreHolmes Murphy shares 2024-25 community impact report
Holmes Murphy has released its community impact report for 2024-25. The report shows the organization gave over 15,000 volunteer hours, directly gave almost $2 million and affected over 400 nonprofits. The Waukee-based insurance broker also …
Read MoreIowa Grain Indemnity Fund Assessment to end Sept. 1
The Grain Indemnity Fund Board voted on Thursday to cease the assessment on grain sold to Iowa-licensed grain dealers as well as the participation fees for Iowa licensed grain dealers and warehouse operators as part …
Read MoreDrake University to host second annual Business for Good Summit
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business has announced the second annual Business for Good Summit on May 2, at the university’s Olmsted Center. This year’s summit will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to discuss …
Read MoreIowa announces new grant awards to boost youth internships this summer
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced new grant awards to help expand the number of Iowa youth participating in internships this summer. Five employers are being awarded a total of $254,000 in grants to help support over …
Read MoreIEDA board approves assistance for projects in Perry, Belle Plaine
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved financial awards to an axle manufacturer and spice maker, projects that will create a total of 61 jobs in Central Iowa.
The board approved a $500,000 forgivable loan …
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