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IDOT approves $3M grant to Boone for roadway improvements

The city of Boone will receive a grant for $3,025,530 to support improvements to an existing roadway and for the construction of a new road to support the planned Daisy Brand facility and other growth …

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Applications open for 2 Latina Leadership Initiative programs

The Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines (LLI), a nonprofit organization founded in 2013 to provide leadership programming to Latina women, is accepting applications for two programs, according to a news release. The organization’s …

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Des Moines launching new loan program for small businesses

A new revolving loan program has been launched by the city of Des Moines as a way to help grow small businesses that lack access to traditional banking relationships.

In early October, the Des Moines …

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Delta Dental’s next Green Room series to discuss vulnerability in leadership

Delta Dental of Iowa will hold a discussion on vulnerability and authenticity in leadership during a webinar at noon on Oct. 30 as part of its Green Room series. According to a news release, Green …

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Lead DSM opens Community Connect program applications

Lead DSM has opened applications for its 2025 Community Connect program, which is a five-session course about self-discovery, according to a news release. Participants, 30 in total, receive a personal mentor to guide them through …

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Report: Iowa companies continue to shed jobs

Iowa companies shed 4,800 jobs in September, the third straight month of losses, data released today from Iowa Workforce Development shows.

Since June, Iowa firms have shed 6,600 jobs, according to the state agency. Iowa’s …

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Former Aflac leader named Tippie’s first executive in residence

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Fred Crawford, the recently retired president and chief operating officer of supplemental health insurance provider Aflac, will be the first executive in residence at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. According …

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Iowa breweries recognized at 2024 Great American Beer Festival

Three Iowa craft breweries and an Iowa craft cidery were awarded medals at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival competition, according to a news release. The festival took place in Denver on Oct. 12, and …

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IEDA approves $23.5M for soccer stadium and global plaza development

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted today to award $23.5 million from the Iowa Reinvestment Act for a pro soccer stadium and global plaza on the former Dico Inc. site near downtown Des Moines. Business…
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What they’re checking out: Week of Oct. 18

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …