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Hy-Vee, Caitlin Clark Foundation partner to raise money for childhood nutrition

Hy-Vee announced that it is partnering with the Caitlin Clark Foundation to support childhood nutrition by raising funds for local food banks across the Midwest in March. Throughout the month, customers will be able to …

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Lecture on ag economics and public health being held tonight in Des Moines

Agricultural economist Charles Benbrook will lead a pair of discussions this week in Des Moines and Iowa City about pesticide use, agricultural economics and public health. The first event, “Pesticide Litigation, Farmer Health, and Agricultural …

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IEDA board approves six community development awards

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved Friday a job creation award for a Sioux Center manufacturer and six awards aimed at enhancing quality of life and tourism opportunities in the state.

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Ernst & Young announces new managing partner

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Ernst & Young LLP (EY), a Des Moines business management consulting company, has announced the appointment of Chris Yuska as managing partner of the Des Moines office. Yuska has worked for EY for …

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Rural mainstreet index continues slump in January

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index continued its slump in February, dropping to 32.8 from 40.7 in January.

The state’s farmland price index dipped to 38.1 from 41.3 in January, and the new hiring index fell to …

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BrokerTech Ventures adds the Hartford to carrier network

Des Moines-based BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), a broker-led convening platform for insurtech innovation, investment and collaboration, has announced its newest partnership with the Hartford, a property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual fund company based …

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DART awards vans to two local nonprofits

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has awarded two retired vans to two local nonprofit organizations as part of DART’s Van Award program. The program has donated 23 retired vehicles from DART’s ride-sharing …

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Corrigan to retire from Des Moines Water Works

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Ted Corrigan, the general manager and CEO of Des Moines Water Works, will retire after 35 years, the utility announced today.

Corrigan’s retirement will be effective July 18.

He served as interim CEO …

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Soccer stadium project awarded $5M Destination Iowa grant

The proposed Pro Iowa Soccer Stadium and Global Plaza has been awarded a $5 million grant from the state’s Destination Iowa program. File photo

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted today to award a …

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Executive director of Iowa Safe Schools to step down

Iowa Safe Schools, a nonprofit dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment to LGBTQ students, has announced that Becky Tayler will step down as executive director March 1. Tayler will remain involved with the …