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Newly completed Two Rivers Park comes to life with welcoming, inclusive space

A view of Two Rivers Park looking down from the overlook shows the 9.3-acre park’s green space with the shelter in the background. Photo by Duane Tinkey

Two Rivers Park on the east side of …

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Local experts have differing views of Iowa’s job market

Since August 2024, Iowa’s total nonfarm employment has shrunk by 2,300 workers and its unemployment rate has seen a slight increase. And while some sectors are laying off workers, others can’t find enough to fill …

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Six leadership lessons from Iowa State coach Otzelberger

From left, Cyclone Fanatic founder Chris Williams, Iowa State University head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger and BPC President Chris Conetzkey at the Business of Sports event Tuesday. View more photos from the event here. …
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Iowa Motor Truck Association elects 2026 board chairman

Jeff Arens, vice president of Schuster Co. in Le Mars, has been elected chairman of the board for the Iowa Motor Truck Association for 2026. He was sworn in during the association’s Annual Management Conference …

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Hall, Millang honored with Tocqueville Society Award

Glen Hall (posthumous) and Todd Millang, center left, were honored Thursday evening with the United Way of Central Iowa’s Tocqueville Society Award. Hall’s family accepted the award on his behalf. Photos courtesy of United Way…
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Iowa’s ag manufacturers balance trade uncertainty with innovation, long-term planning

Editor’s note: This is part two of a three-part series about the state of Iowa’s manufacturing sector, covering the strong ties between manufacturing and agriculture. Part three, publishing Oct. 17, will cover what the state …

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On the Move: Week of October 10

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Simpson College begins construction on gymnastics facility

Simpson College has started construction on a 10,000-square-foot gymnastics facility, located on the north end of campus near its softball complex. The $2.3 million venue, fully funded by donors, will serve as the practice and …

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $287,000

On Sept. 27, over 1,500 Central Iowans participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Principal Park in Des Moines. Walkers helped raise over $287,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the …

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Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation grant applications now open

Dupaco Credit Union, in partnership with Dubuque-based the Innovation Lab, has opened applications for the second year of its Gift of Innovation grant. Rather than a cash award, the grant offers nonprofits access to customized …