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Iowa Taxpayers Association holding Annual Tax Symposium this week
The Iowa Taxpayers Association is hosting the 89th Annual Tax Symposium on Thursday and Friday in Altoona. The event will discuss key economic and tax policy developments affecting Iowa’s business community, including a legislative panel …
Read MoreIowa ag department invests $5.2 million to strengthen food supply chain
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing more than $5.2 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program. According to a news release, the intent of …
Read MoreFinancial Center renovation project receives state incentives
Plans underway to expand RecPlex in West Des Moines
Planning is underway to expand the MidAmerican Energy Co. RecPlex in West Des Moines, a move that would allow the facility to annually host additional events and attract thousands more sports participants and spectators to …
Read MoreEMC Insurance to acquire naming rights for Iowa Event Center’s exhibition hall
Mulcahy named new Des Moines airport executive director
Brian Mulcahy, who has served as assistant executive director of the Des Moines International Airport for the past two years, will move into the top role with the retirement of Kevin Foley next spring, the …
Read MoreWagler named AARP’s Iowa state director
Michael Wagler, who has been Main Street Iowa’s coordinator for nearly 13 years, has been named the Iowa state director for AARP.
Wagler, who began his new position on Nov. 11, will oversee AARP’s Iowa …
Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce announces new award categories for annual dinner
The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations for the Triangle Awards are open through Jan. 9. The winners will be recognized at the chamber’s 2025 Annual Dinner. According to a news release, …
Read MoreLSI resettles 722 refugees, Special Immigrant Visa holders in Iowa in 2024
Lutheran Services in Iowa says its immigrant and refugee resettlement program found placement for 722 refugees and Special Immigrant Visa holders in Iowa for the federal fiscal year 2024. Nationwide, the human services nonprofit has …
Read MoreDrake announces two programs offering full-tuition coverage
Drake University announced Monday the Bulldog Promise and the Bright College Pathway, two programs that provide full-tuition coverage to eligible Iowans. The Bulldog Promise offers full tuition for a four-year undergraduate degree at Drake, and …
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