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SBA backs nearly $10.6M in loans to Central Iowa businesses in September

The U.S. Small Business Administration in September backed more than $10.57 million in loans for Central Iowa businesses.  

The 17 loans are expected to create 64 new jobs and retain 75 jobs. Among the top …

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IEDA awards $5.2M for community improvement projects

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $5.2 million for community improvement projects statewide. According to a news release, the awards are funded through the federally funded Community Development Block Grant program. Six downtown revitalization awards will …

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Iowa workers’ compensation rates to again decrease in 2022

Workers’ compensation insurance rates paid by Iowa employers will decline for a fifth consecutive year in 2022, following a review by the state insurance commissioner. In an order dated Oct. 1, Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen approved …

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Optimism levels off in Business Council’s Q3 survey as labor shortage, supply chain bottlenecks continue

Labor challenges and supply chain disruptions continue to be a concern for Iowa companies, according to the Iowa Business Council’s third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey released today.

The third-quarter index is 65.41, down from 67.08 in …

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UNI professor removed for mandating masks is reinstated for virtual instruction

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Heeding mounting pressure not just from directly affected students but also from the larger student body and others, the University of Northern Iowa late Wednesday revised its discipline of an embattled professor who …

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Iowa faces rent assistance clawback

Axios Des Moines: Iowa could lose millions of dollars in federal emergency rent assistance due to slow distribution of a $195 million grant, federal officials warned the state this week. The state has disbursed less than …

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Partnership’s Inclusion Summit set for Nov. 10

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Inclusion Summit is scheduled for Nov. 10 and will focus on “Equity in Action.” According to a news release, participants will learn more about what equity means and discover tools to …

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Volunteer Iowa announces honorees of 2021 Iowa Nonprofit Awards

Five organizations and leaders from Iowa’s nonprofit sector will be recognized in a ceremony at noon today as part of this week’s three-day Iowa Nonprofit Summit. Gov. Kim Reynolds will give an address honoring the …

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IAC’s $2.7B acquisition of Meredith Corp. promises strong digital media giant

Meredith Corp., producer of magazine titles such as Better Homes and Gardens and People, will be acquired by InterActiveCorp. Dotdash for $2.7 billion, in a deal that is expected to close by the end of …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Why there’s a school bus driver shortage

We’ve all seen the banner signs hung off the side of a parked school bus advertising that a district is hiring drivers. The request for drivers doesn’t just occur before the start of a school …