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Hubbell Realty launches new homebuilding entity

Hubbell Realty Co. has launched a new homebuilding entity that focuses on build-on-your-lot, particularly in rural Iowa, the West Des Moines-based company announced.

Origin Homes is led by Matt Daniels, who has nearly 20 years of …

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ISU-based rural broadband research receives equipment, service contributions from Ericsson

Multinational telecommunications company Ericsson has announced an agreement with the National Science Foundation-funded Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research program to contribute equipment and services to the Agriculture and Rural Communities, or ARA, test bed based …

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July/August dsm magazine unveiled

The July/August dsm magazine was unveiled Thursday at Warners’ Stellian in Ankeny.

You can read the full issue here.

Here are three of our favorite articles:

Taking the Cake: “If a picture can paint a thousand words, recipes …

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John Deere sued by Ankeny employee alleging racial discrimination

Des Moines Register: A veteran Iowa employee recently sued Deere & Co., alleging that co-workers and supervisors subjected him to racist jokes and threats for years. Johnnie Ray Hogan III, who has worked at John Deere …

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Indira Sheumaker’s absences raise questions about Des Moines’ council

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines Councilperson Indira Sheumaker has been absent from City Council meetings and workshops since May 23, when she last participated via phone. Public records requested by Axios show she responded to fewer …

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National child care provider opens first Iowa location

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care has opened its 300th child care center, in Urbandale. With its first Iowa center, the brand now has franchises in 33 states and the District of Columbia, with 70 more academies …

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State approves Sports Tourism Grants to events in Des Moines, Bettendorf

The Enhance Iowa Board has awarded Sports Tourism Grants to a professional swim meet in Des Moines and a youth softball tournament in Bettendorf. According to a news release, the Enhance Iowa Board, which is …

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SBA webinar to provide information on Community Navigator program in Iowa

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host an informational webinar on July 13 at noon Central time to detail how the recently launched Community Navigator program can assist small businesses in Iowa. The pilot program is designed …

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Twin Cedars Bancorp completes acquisition of State Bank of Bussey

Twin Cedars Bancorp, formerly Palm Grove Bancorp, announced it has completed its acquisition of the State Bank of Bussey, which was previously announced in January. The transaction was approved by the Iowa Division of Banking in May. …

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DMACC, ISU to sign agreement for improved transfer program

Admission officials at Des Moines Area Community College and Iowa State University recently created an improved transfer program called DMACC — ISU Connect that offers new advantages for DMACC graduates planning to attend ISU, including …