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Large U.S. banks report rising profits in Q3, but have cautious outlook

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup on Friday logged rising profits due to higher interest rates in better-than-expected earnings reports for the third quarter, according to Reuters and the New York Times.

But the major …

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2023 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame inductees announced

Five people and one organization will be inducted into the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame during a ceremony tonight at the Des Moines Art Center. According to a news release, the ceremony is scheduled for …

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Great Outdoors Foundation to boost water quality projects with new conservation fund

Community members participate in a kayak float on the Raccoon River west of Des Moines in August 2022. Photo by Emily Kestel

The Great Outdoors Foundation is ramping up its water quality efforts with a new …

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A Closer Look: Cody Christensen

When Cody Christensen began college, his goal was to major in animal ecology so that he could work outdoors in some type of role in natural resources or ecology.

He soon learned, though, that to …

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On the Move: Week of Oct. 13

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What they’re checking out: Week of Oct. 13

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 …

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Lead DSM accepting applications for 2024 Community Connect program

Lead DSM is accepting applications for its 2024 Community Connect program now through Nov. 6. The program begins in January 2024. According to a news release, the Community Connect program teaches participants that leveraging their …

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Iowa PBS executive director Molly Phillips to retire

Molly Phillips, who has led Iowa PBS as executive director and general manager since 2013, has announced her retirement, which will be official in early 2024. She recently notified the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board of …

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Drake University to expand Martin Bucksbaum Lectureship Series

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Drake University has announced that public policy professional, author and equality advocate Heather McGhee will give the inaugural Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business on Nov. 1 at Sheslow Auditorium on the Drake campus. The …

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UnityPoint names Kizer CEO, ends efforts to merge with Presbyterian Healthcare

UnityPoint Health announced its board of directors named Scott Kizer President and CEO and has ended negotiations with New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare to merge the two health systems.

The West Des Moines-based UnityPoint said in …