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Ankeny hires new police chief

City Manager David Jones announced Ankeny is hiring Darius Potts as the chief of police, and will begin his role in August. Potts has 26 years of law enforcement, currently serving as a bureau commander in …

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Green named chief operating officer for DMOS

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers announced that its board has appointed Rich Green as chief operating officer, effective July 11. Green was affiliated with DMOS in 1994 as a supervisor in UnityPoint Health Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centers. In …

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July 20: Get to Know Gaming Iowa

Host: American Gaming Association
About: The event will feature representatives from the Iowa Gaming Association, area non-profits and small business leaders that work with the gaming industry to grow the economy and support local community …

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Iowa medical board director placed on administrative leave

Des Moines Register: One of Iowa’s most prominent health care regulators — Mark Bowden, the executive director of the Iowa Board of Medicine since 2008 — has been placed on “administrative leave” since last week. The …

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University of Iowa hits pause on innovation center after paying $250K to consultant

After paying an internationally known consultant more than $250,000 to explore a “Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation,” the University of Iowa is putting the project on hold, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The halt is part of a …

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Nationwide makes second investment in digital startup Next Insurance

Nationwide Insurance has made a second-round investment in digital insurance startup Next Insurance Inc., Columbus Business First reported. Nationwide, which has operations in Des Moines, was one of several backers on an $83 million Series B funding …

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Iowa arts and culture projects receive more than $2 million in funding

Cultural attractions, schools, artists, communities and a host of other arts programs have received more than $2 million in competitive funding, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced Thursday. More than 200 programs across the …

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Sukup Manufacturing loses its founder

Eugene Sukup, founder of innovative ag company Sukup Manufacturing in Sheffield, died earlier today, the company said in an announcement.

“Eugene will be remembered by his family and many friends, colleagues and members of the…
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Iowa factory laying off most of its production workers because of steel tariffs

Des Moines Register/Associated Press: An eastern Iowa factory has laid off workers, reduced production and delayed expansion plans in response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration on steel imported from Canada. The Black Cat …

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Prairie Meadows donates more than $5 million in grants

Prairie Meadows has given a record $5 million in donations through its Community Betterment and Legacy Grant programs. Prairie Meadows awarded 266 grants to organizations throughout Central Iowa. See the full list of betterment grant …