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Associated Computer Systems rebrands as Koltiv

Associated Computer Systems, also known as ACS, has announced it has officially rebranded as Koltiv. The rebrand marks the company’s 45th anniversary, which it reached in March. The company, which provides managed IT, cybersecurity, artificial …

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Iowa DOT trying new, potentially safer pothole-filling machine

The Iowa Department of Transportation is testing a new pothole-filling system. Traditionally, the Iowa DOT has filled potholes using conventional hot and cold mix pothole-filling solutions that pair a dump truck and a trailer-mounted hopper, …

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Iowa Safe Schools names new executive director

Zach Rus

Iowa Safe Schools has announced Zach Rus as the new executive director of the nonprofit. Rus, previously the engagement director at Ellipsis, has over 10 years of experience in philanthropy, higher education and …

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UNI appoints new executive director of business and community services

Drew Conrad

The University of Northern Iowa has appointed Drew Conrad as the new executive director of business and community services (BCS), the economic development outreach arm of the Wilson College of Business. Conrad succeeds …

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Iowa Business Council members expect flat growth, for the moment

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The Iowa Business Council today released its latest member poll, the second quarter Economic Outlook Survey, which sits at 57.41, an increase of 0.27 points from the previous survey, …

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Landus and Landwerx announce restructuring

Landus, an Iowa-based agricultural cooperative, has announced Landwerx, its agricultural innovation hub that launched in 2023, will now operate independently. The shift aims to allow both organizations to focus on different goals as Landwerx is …

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Johnston-Grimes fire district appoints new fire chief

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District announced it has appointed Percy Coleman as its new fire chief, succeeding Jim Clark, who plans to retire Thursday. Coleman brings 29 years of experience in the Des Moines Fire …

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70-plus organizations relaunch Business for Federal Research Funding Coalition

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City and Quad Cities Chamber are a few of more than 70 chambers of commerce and business organizations in over 30 states to relaunch …

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Report analyzes potential economic benefits of new hands-free driving law

Iowa’s new hands-free driving law took effect Tuesday, banning the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Photo courtesy Getty Images

Iowa’s newly passed hands-free driving law went into effect Tuesday, and a report from Common …

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American Equity, city of Des Moines, eye early 2026 for move to former Nationwide building

The above rendering from BNIM Architects shows the open concept of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.’s space in the former Nationwide building on Locust Street in downtown Des Moines. The company announced last year…