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41 people apply for Des Moines economic development job
The city of Des Moines has received 41 applications for a newly created position of economic development project manager. The manager will be responsible for helping small business owners navigate a maze of processes involved …
Read MoreBroadlawns announces new chief medical officer
Dr. Tammy Chance has been named chief medical officer of Broadlawns Medical Center, succeeding Dr. Jason Kruse, effective Jan. 15, 2024. Kruse will remain in a leadership capacity as interim CEO. Chance, who has 22 …
Read MoreLawmakers will kick off 2024 session Monday with focus on taxes, workforce
The 2024 Iowa Legislature is scheduled to begin Monday, and lawmakers once again will likely focus on issues that could help make the state more competitive.
Tax policy, specifically continued efforts to lower Iowa’s individual …
Read MoreLand Investment Expo adds keynote speaker
Robert Bonnie, U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation, will be a keynote speaker at the annual Land Investment Expo that will be held beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, at Hy-Vee …
Read MoreAcademy for student athletes to join Norwalk Central’s sports campus
The city of Norwalk, in conjunction with SportsPlex USA, Gregg Young Sports Campus and Sportsman Solutions, has announced that TPH Academy, a multi-sport academy for athletes in grades six through 12, will be a part …
Read MoreInvolta appoints Lindsey as new CEO
Involta, a national provider of data center, cloud and connectivity infrastructure and services based in Cedar Rapids, announced today that its board of directors has appointed Brett Lindsey as its chief executive officer.
“Brett envisions …
Johnston community center to undergo $4.6 million renovation
Crown Point Community Center in Johnston will undergo a $4.6 million renovation that includes several sustainability initiatives to promote eco-friendly practices, the city announced. The Johnston City Council this week approved the renovation project to …
Read MoreWright Service Corp. acquires Impact7G
The Wright Service Corp. family of companies announced Wednesday the acquisition of Impact7G Inc., a Johnston-based environmental consultant. The transaction closed on Dec. 29. Wright Service Corp. President and CEO Austin Kennedy said in a …
Read MoreMediacom launches 10G platform in West Des Moines
Mediacom Communications announced it has completed the transition of its West Des Moines network to the new 10G platform, which aims to achieve the symmetrical speeds of fiber on a cable network. The 10G platform …
Read MoreTractor Zoom acquires Minnesota company
Des Moines-based Tractor Zoom has acquired Anvil App Works, a move company officials say will expand Tractor Zoom’s ag tech offerings and bring jobs to Iowa.
Tractor Zoom is a data company that helps people …