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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Fact sheet updates data-gathering progress on climate change risks

Today the Treasury Department’s Financial Stability Oversight Council issued a new fact sheet highlighting some of the regulatory changes that could be ahead for insurance and financial services firms related to identifying and addressing climate-related risks to …

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Regents approve 33% budget increase for North Liberty hospital

Corridor Business Journal: The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics will receive a sizable budget increase for their new North Liberty hospital, totaling $525,628,000 – a 33% increase from previously released budgets. Citing “multiple convergent industry …

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State agencies highlight efforts to combat human trafficking

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the Iowa departments of public safety and transportation are working together to raise awareness about human trafficking, ahead of World Day Against Human Trafficking on July 30. Tools …

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HNI reports 30% earnings bump, lowers 2022 profit outlook

HNI Corp. announced that its second quarter net income was $30.3 million, or 72 cents per share, a 30% increase on a year-over-year basis. Sales for the quarter that ended on July 2 were $621.7 million. During …

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Tippie College to launch risk management and insurance degree program

The Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa will offer a new undergraduate major in risk management and insurance starting in the fall of 2023, a move aimed at helping to strengthen the …

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‘Brain-eating amoeba’ Naegleria fowleri confirmed in southern Iowa beach

Des Moines Register: Officials from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Wednesday the presence of Naegleria fowleri in Lake of Three Fires in Taylor county. Iowa …

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An invasive, destructive insect has been found in Iowa

Iowa Public Radio: A pesky and destructive bug has made its way to Iowa. Its discovery doesn’t mean immediate devastation of Iowa’s fruit and woody trees, but it does raise alarms if it were to spread. …

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Dew Tour returns this weekend

The Dew Tour returns to Des Moines for a second year with two days of skateboarding and celebration Friday and Saturday. Dew Tour first arrived in Des Moines last year as it helped christen the …

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West Bancorporation reports second quarter earnings

West Bancorporation Inc., the parent company of West Bank, today reported second quarter 2022 net income of $12.7 million, or 75 cents per share, compared to second quarter 2021 net income of $13.2 million, or 79 cents …

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Aaron Wiese tapped to become Hy-Vee’s CEO

Hy-Vee Inc. executive Aaron Wiese has been named CEO of the West Des Moines-based retailer, effective Oct. 1, Hy-Vee CEO and Board Chairman Randy Edeker announced in a press release.

Wiese is currently Hy-Vee’s vice chairman and …