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Agnihotri tapped as dean of ISU’s business college

Iowa State University did not have to look far to find its next business college dean.

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The university today announced that Raj Agnihotri, currently an assistant dean in the Ivy College of Business, …

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Jeld-Wen closes Oregon factory

Months after window and door manufacturer Jeld-Wen closed its Grinnell factory, the company announced the shuttering of a factory in Oregon. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act document dated May 1, Jeld-Wen announced …

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Anthologic promotes new executive vice president

Alyssa Saunders has been promoted to executive vice president of Anthologic, a marketing and technology firm, the Des Moines company announced. Saunders has served as Anthologic’s vice president of operations since July 2023. Saunders, who …

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SBA to recognize team from Percival Scientific

The U.S. Small Business Administration will present the 2025 Iowa Small Business Persons of the year award to Jake Oakland, Jamie Jackson and Joni Campidilli of Percival Scientific in Perry on May 13. The team …

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Kathy Underhill named CEO of DMARC; begins new role July 1

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The Des Moines Area Religious Council board of directors announced that Kathy Underhill has been hired to lead the organization as chief executive officer, effective July 1.

Underhill has spent over 20 years …

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive going metro-wide on Saturday

The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive is returning on Saturday. A national effort of NALC, the Stamp Out Hunger food drive asks residents to set food donations out for collection …

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WDM Chamber opens applications for Reignite CommUNITY

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for the 2025 Reignite CommUNITY event until May 30. The event focuses on action and impact around four pillars: educate, elevate, celebrate and motivate and …

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Senate subcommittee advances amended property tax bill to uncertain future

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The future of property tax reform legislation at the Iowa Capitol remained unclear after a Senate subcommittee held a public hearing Wednesday, allowing it to move forward to the next phase.…

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49% of corn, 38% of soybeans planted in Iowa

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The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service this week revealed that 49% of corn and 38% of soybeans in Iowa have been planted.

“Farmers …

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5-year plan unveiled to address homelessness in Polk County

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Scott Jean, CEO and president of EMC Insurance Cos., concluded an event at which the Blueprint to Address Homelessness in Polk County was unveiled by talking about differences between oak trees and redwoods.…