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IEDA approves awards to grain equipment maker, 4 startups

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved awards to a company that makes grain handling equipment in northwest Iowa’s Lyon County and four startups. It also gave final approval for a reinvestment district in Cedar …

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Rural economy continues to slow under ag challenges, continued labor and supply chain disruptions

Iowa’s rural economy continued its slump in July as farmers continue to face challenges from rising input prices and concerns that grain and livestock prices could fall, according to a survey of rural bankers.

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Involta’s Lehrman steps down as CEO; President Buie adds CEO title

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Involta, the Cedar Rapids-based data center and IT consulting business, announced founder and CEO Bruce Lehrman has transitioned to the role of board of directors vice chairman, with the company’s president, James Buie, …

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Three Iowa nursing homes to close with owner owing taxpayers $2.1 million

Iowa Capital Dispatch: The planned sale of an Iowa nursing home chain is in doubt again as the owner moves to close three of the 10 facilities and the federal government seeks payment of $2.1 million …

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Shive-Hattery announces acquisition of St. Louis-based firm

Architectural and engineering firm Shive-Hattery has acquired St. Louis-based KdG Architects, Shive-Hattery announced today. According to a news release, the acquisition will deepen the West Des Moines-based Shive-Hattery’s reach in regional and national markets. It will also …

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Iowa State Fair butter cow sculptor to give lessons on how to sculpt with butter

One of the most popular exhibits at the Iowa State Fair is the iconic butter cow. Now the Des Moines Public Library is offering patrons the opportunity to try their hand at the art of …

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Carson King Foundation donates $25K to MercyOne NICU for Panda Warmer Bed

MercyOne Children’s Hospital received a special gift on Thursday, when Carson King (center of photo) personally dropped off a check for $25,000 in support of babies cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit at MercyOne Des …

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Collins Aerospace announces $14M expansion of WDM facility

Above: Melissa Moura, director of fuel system product line for power and controls for Collins Aerospace, discusses the company’s $14 million expansion of its facility in West Des Moines before a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday. Below: Hard hats sit …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Iowa’s first dual language road signs unveiled at Meskwaki

On July 13, the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Meskwaki Nation made history after unveiling the state’s first dual language road sign, the Marshalltown Times-Republican reports. Iowa will now join the seven other states that …

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Meteorologist Amber Alexander leaves WHO-TV, citing mental health reasons

Des Moines Register: After more than six years as a WHO 13 meteorologist and digital content producer, Amber Alexander left the Des Moines station, citing mental health reasons. Alexander joined the Channel 13 weather team in …