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McClure Engineering announces CEO transition

McClure Engineering CEO Terry Lutz transitioned to chairman of McClure as of July 1, and succeeding him is McClure’s Executive Vice President Dustin Leo. Lutz became president and CEO of the company in 1985 and …

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Community & Family Resources, Prelude Behavioral Services merge

Two Iowa mental health and substance abuse treatment agencies announced they have merged to more effectively support the growing need for services in central and eastern Iowa. The merger between Community & Family Resources and Prelude Behavioral …

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Northern Iowa derecho is state’s third in less than two years

Des Moines Register: Weather officials confirmed a derecho struck Iowa on Tuesday — the third one in the state in less than two years. The straight-line windstorm — along with hail reported in some areas — …

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Des Moines adds security cameras to skywalk system

Axios Des Moines: Installation of about two dozen security cameras in Des Moines’ skywalk system was completed in the last week. It’s a matter of public safety and important to the vitality of downtown’s businesses and …

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IDOT announces $1M from third cycle of VW settlement funding

The Iowa Department of Transportation has awarded more than $1 million from the Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust program for 18 projects designed to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency alleged in 2016 that …

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Kim Augspurger elected chair of Iowa Association of Business and Industry

Corridor Business Journal: Kim Augspurger of Pigott Inc. has been elected chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry board of directors for the 2022 fiscal year, which began July 1. Members elected Augspurger during …

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Grain Processing Corp. completes purchase of Natural Products Inc.

Grain Processing Corp., a member of the Kent Corp. family of companies, announced Wednesday it has completed its purchase of Natural Products Inc. Based in Grinnell, NPI manufactures full fat soy ingredients made from non-GMO …

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Mainframe Studios meets deadline to receive $1M matching funds

Mainframe Studios announced that it has raised enough money to qualify for $1 million in matching funds pledged by Nix and Virginia Lauridsen for continued renovations to its building. Photo by Ryan Damman Photography

Mainframe Studios …

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NEWS BRIEFS FDA lets Juul appeal ban and stay on the market during a review

New York Times: The Food and Drug Administration has decided to allow Juul Labs’ vaping products to stay on the market temporarily, citing “scientific issues” that warrant a review of the agency’s ruling last month to …

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Wellmark Foundation seeks Healthy Foods MATCH Grant applications

The Wellmark Foundation is now accepting applications for its Access to Healthy Foods Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) Grant program. Applications are due Sept. 21. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded, and …