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Delta Dental Foundation gives $2.1 million throughout state in 2017

In 2017, health insurer Delta Dental of Iowa contributed more than $2.1 million throughout Iowa through the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation, Public Benefit Program and the company’s corporate giving, according to a news release. …

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Food Bank of Iowa opens its own food pantry

Food Bank of Iowa has opened its first on-site food pantry, Karen’s Cupboard. The idea is to serve clients who live near the distribution center at 2220 E. 17th St. The pantry will offer groceries including …

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Senate OKs Future Ready Iowa bill; summit registration to close

The Iowa Senate passed the Future Ready Iowa Act on Monday, 47-0, sending the bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds, who has made the legislation a priority.

Future Ready Iowa is the governor’s plan to have 70 percent …

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April 4: Inspiring Women of Iowa

Host: Aureon
About: The second annual Inspiring Women of Iowa event celebrates inspiring and influential women in our community, with proceeds going to Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. The event honors three women, one in …

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Bridge project to close First Street at I-35 in Ankeny on Friday

Warning for early commuters: First Street in Ankeny will be closed at Interstate 35 overnight from 12:01 a.m. until 5 a.m. Friday, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. The …

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SBA honors Clinton firm

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Bob Simpson, president of Big River Packaging Co. in Clinton, as Iowa’s Small Business Person of the Year. After Clinton lost 355 jobs from the International Paper plant …

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Two Grinnell College students win Watson Fellowships

Grinnell College seniors Artis Curiskis and Nomalanga Shields have been awarded Thomas J. Watson Fellowships for a year of postgraduate independent study and travel abroad. The fellowship offers outstanding students a year of independent exploration …

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ABI survey finds economic optimism

Quarterly survey results from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry today showed optimism among ABI’s board members.

“Business leaders continue to be optimistic about Iowa’s economy,” Mike Ralston, ABI president, said in a statement. …

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Ivanka Trump pushes workforce, broadband, infrastructure

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Ivanka Trump watch a demonstration at the Waukee Innovation and Learning Center this morning. Photo by John Retzlaff, Business Record

During a tour today of a workforce training program in Waukee,…
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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the March 23 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the March 23 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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