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City of Ankeny seeks applicants for boards and commissions
The city of Ankeny is now accepting applications for boards and commissions, with many terms commencing within the first quarter of 2023. The deadline to apply is Dec. 30. Applications remain on file for one …
Read MoreDraft of Johnston’s updated Zoning and Subdivision Code available for public input
The city of Johnston’s Zoning and Subdivision Code update is near completion and ready for public input. While the city adopted Johnston’s zoning ordinance in 1982, it has not been updated until now. “We have …
Read MoreState announces new entry-level commercial driver’s license training grant program
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the new Iowa Entry-Level Driver Training Program, which will help interested truck drivers obtain their commercial driver’s license in Iowa. According to a news release, the program will provide $6 million to …
Read MoreVIDEO: Project515 panelists discuss today’s housing market
Interest rates for 30-year home mortgages are at a 20-year high. The median sale price of a home in the Greater Des Moines area continues to hover above $250,000. New home construction has slowed. …
Read MorePartnership’s economic development public policy forum is Dec. 15
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host its next Public Policy Issue Forum on Dec. 15. The discussion, held along with Capital Crossroads and the Young Professionals Connection, will focus on economic development. It is …
Read MoreEducational park project in Davenport awarded a state community action grant
A proposed project in Davenport that will share the history of Davenport as it relates to people of color has been awarded nearly $220,000 by the Enhance Iowa Board. According to a news release, the …
Read MoreMidWestOne names Charles Reeves as new CEO
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., the parent company of MidWestOne Bank, announced that its board of directors has named Charles N. “Chip” Reeves as its new CEO, effective Nov 1. Reeves succeeds Charlie Funk, who is retiring …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index moves up slightly in October
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 109.6 in October, up 0.1% from 109.5 in September. The monthly diffusion index increased to 62.5 in October from 56.3 in September.
The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index …
Count the Kicks to be featured on ‘Sunday Night Football’
Des Moines-based nonprofit organization Count the Kicks will be featured on “Sunday Night Football” this weekend. The organization will be featured on the cleats of three Indianapolis Colts players – Matt Hack, Ryan Kelly and …
Read MoreJoseph Jones named DMU president’s chief of staff
Des Moines University President and CEO Angela Walker Franklin has appointed Joseph Jones as her chief of staff, according to an announcement provided to the Business Record. Jones brings his experience in government relations, public …
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