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Stellar receives national award for exports

Stellar Industries, a Garner, Iowa manufacturer of mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, received a presidential “E” Award (“E-for-Export”) from the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is …

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Disaster Unemployment Assistance now available for Southwest, Central Iowa counties

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to eligible individuals as a result of a Major Disaster Declaration signed by President Joe Biden on May 14. Iowa Workforce Development is accepting applications for DUA from …

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State OKs local property tax exemption for Meta subsidiary’s $800 million Davenport data center plan

A Meta subsidiary’s plan for an $800 million data center project in Davenport will receive a $161 million local property tax exemption through the state’s High Quality Jobs Program.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board …

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Cemen Tech volumetric mixer named a 2024 top product

Cemen Tech’s latest fully automated volumetric concrete mixer, the CD2, was recognized as a 2024 Top Products award winner by industry publication Concrete Contractor. The CD2 features a unique split bin with separate compartments to …

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Applications open for grant program supporting LGBTQ+-owned restaurants

In an ongoing partnership between the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), a certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide and food-delivery app Grubhub’s Grubhub Community Fund is offering grants through the NGLCC Community Impact Program.…

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Iowa Bicycle Coalition hosting fundraiser for indoor BMX facility

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is hosting a fundraiser to support 80/35 BMX in its efforts to bring a year-round, all-weather, Olympic-level indoor BMX racetrack and off-road cycling facility to the Greater Des Moines area. Skate …

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2024 Principal Charity Classic to feature recently restored Wakonda Club

Wakonda Club’s $7 million restoration includes a new irrigation system; rebuilt tee boxes; the addition of 10 acres of fairways; rebuilt and expanded greens; rebuilt bunkers and new Dominant X-Treme 7 bent grass planted on…
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DMACC announces hiring of new metro area executive campus deans

DMACC has announced the hiring of administrators to positions at Des Moines metropolitan campuses. Abby Zegers has been named executive campus dean at the DMACC Urban Campus, and Kristin Brookover has accepted the position of …

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Iowa Safe Schools, Project Rainbow of Iowa announce pride flag partnership

Iowa Safe Schools announced it will partner with Project Rainbow of Iowa for the second annual Central Iowa pride flag campaign. During the weeks leading up to Pride Month in June, Project Rainbow will be …

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After renovation, a ‘park for all abilities’ opens

On May 5, Polk County Conservation opened the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake Park after two years and a $23.1 million renovation. County officials said the new park is the most universally…