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Trailer for block parties earns Bondurant a statewide award

Bondurant is the winner of the Iowa League of Cities’ All-Star Community Award for 2024, according to a news release. The Des Moines suburb was honored for its Rec-N-Roll Trailer, which helps residents organize community …

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Waukee chamber holding economic development bus tour

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an economic development bus tour from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. The event will begin at the Palms Theatres & IMAX with networking and a …

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UNI nursing program receives $275,000 grant for maternal health, critical care education

The University of Northern Iowa announced that its new nursing program has received a $275,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to help train students to respond to emergency situations in obstetric and …

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World Food Prize announces first cohort of Top Agrifood Pioneers

The World Food Prize Foundation recently released its first Top Agrifood Pioneers (TAP) list, which recognizes global trailblazers who are working in food and agriculture. According to a news release, the 38 awardees come from …

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Ivy College of Business, ACHE of Iowa to host panel on needs of health care consumers

The Iowa State University Ivy College of Business and the Iowa chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives are partnering to host the “Meeting the Needs of Today’s Healthcare Consumer” panel discussion at 5:30 …

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2 dealerships working with DMACC on Power Equipment Technology degree, internships

A second company has joined Des Moines Area Community College’s program that lets students earn associate degrees while employed as interns at an agricultural dealership. Van Wall Equipment was the initial partner with DMACC on …

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Gregg named Iowa Bankers Association president and CEO, steps down as lieutenant governor

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Former Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg will succeed John Sorensen as president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, the organization said Tuesday.

The announcement of Gregg’s appointment to run the state’s industry …

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Deidre DeJear to lead Oakridge Neighborhood

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Deidre DeJear will serve as the next president and CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood, the nonprofit housing and human services agency announced Tuesday.

DeJear will start in October. She will assume the position previously …

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New Fairfield By Marriott opens in Norwalk

A new Fairfield By Marriott opened last week in Norwalk. The developer said the city of about 15,000 people has the demand to support a hotel because of recent growth. Photo submitted by Ryan Jensen with Compound…
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Elwell reopens neighborhood hardware store in Ankeny

Ankeny Hardware reopened earlier this year in the space previously occupied by Mistress Brewing Co. at 1802 N. Ankeny Blvd. after the Denny Elwell Co. purchased the business from the Rich DeReus family following DeReus’…