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Rural economy expands despite growing fears of drought
Iowa’s rural economy expanded in June as hiring expectations improved, but despite increased optimism concerns over drought grew, according to a monthly survey of rural bank managers.
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index showed that the …
Read MoreDMACC Foundation offers record scholarship fund for fall 2023
The DMACC Foundation has achieved a record-breaking year by raising over $2.2 million for scholarships. Des Moines Area Community College encourages students to apply for these scholarships before the July 15 deadline. The scholarships, ranging …
Read MoreUNI restructures health programs to launch new School of Health and Human Sciences
The University of Northern Iowa has created the School of Health and Human Sciences to address the rising need for health professionals in Iowa. Approved by the Iowa Board of Regents, the reorganization of health-focused …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index sees decrease in April
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.5% to 107.0 in April from a revised 107.5 in March.
During the six-month span through April, the index decreased 2.1%, an annualized rate change of -4.2%. The six-month …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Kate Zimmerman
Kate Zimmerman proves that you can always go home. And, she is determined to do whatever she can to protect it.
Zimmerman grew up on a farm in Guthrie County, where her parents raised Hereford …
Read MoreNew Art Week fellowship program aims to engage neighborhoods
A new fellowship program that runs in conjunction with the annual Art Week celebration is designed to elevate the work of community artists and activate and embed their work into neighborhoods in the Des Moines …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Alexander von Humboldt
It’s time Iowans rediscover Alexander von Humboldt.
Yes, that Humboldt – the Prussian polymath who was friends with Thomas Jefferson and Simón Bolívar; the guy for whom a north Iowa county and city are named. …
Read MoreBusiness Record 6-16-23
Cover Story: New Art Week fellowship program aims to engage neighborhoods
Focus: Economic Development
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Read MoreAwards announced for Volunteer Generation Fund ARP grants
Volunteer Iowa is proud to announce $155,000 in funding awarded to nine K-12 schools through the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund American Rescue Plan. The funding, distributed via Youth Service-Learning Grants and Youth Mentoring Grants, aims …
Read MoreUFG Surety names Holmes Murphy 2022 Surety Agency of the Year
United Fire Group Surety has named Holmes Murphy & Associates its 2022 Surety Agency of the Year. Holmes Murphy also received this recognition in 2012 and 2020. “We created the annual UFG Surety Agency of …
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