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2023 Iowa Tourism Conference

Iowa tourism organizations, individuals receive awards at 2023 conference

The Iowa Tourism Office recognized 25 outstanding businesses and events in the tourism industry during the 2023 Iowa Tourism Conference held in Altoona. The awards, divided into metro and rural distinctions, were made in 13 …

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Majority of Iowa manufacturers planning capital expenditures

Iowa manufacturers are set to make significant strategic investments in their organizations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry Quarterly Business Survey.

The survey found that …

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Palmer Group promotes Leto to CEO

David Leto

West Des Moines-based employment agency Palmer Group announced Monday that President David Leto has been promoted to chief executive officer. According to a news release, the newly created position is part of Palmer …

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Verizon expands 5G network in Iowa

Verizon announced that Ames, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City can now access its 5G Ultra Wideband network. The service areas include downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus, downtown Ames and the Iowa …

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Warner named Iowa’s 2023 Small Business Person of the Year

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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Tuesday the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Iowa’s recipient is ProCircular President …

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Industry vet Sellberg appointed interim chief of product and chief of staff at Coviance

Mike Sellberg

Coviance, formerly LenderClose, announced that Mike Sellberg has joined its leadership team as interim chief of product and chief of staff. With over 30 years of experience in operations, technology and marketing, Sellberg …

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Casey’s and Feeding America team up to fight hunger across Des Moines

Casey’s and Monster Energy have partnered to raise funds to provide 10 million meals to families and children across 16 states in the heartland. The funds raised by Casey’s customers during March by rounding up, …

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PwC-Workiva study finds businesses not waiting for SEC ruling on climate disclosures

A new survey released Tuesday by PwC U.S. and Workiva Inc. finds 70% of business leaders report they are not waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to finalize the climate disclosure rules and …

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Casey’s announces higher third-quarter earnings

Casey’s General Stores Inc., headquartered in Ankeny, announced its third-quarter financial results this week. Highlights from the quarter that ended Jan. 31 include:

• Diluted earnings per share were $2.67, up 56% from the same …

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2 local residents named to Hy-Vee’s Hall of Fame

Mike Skokan and Matt Nickell have been named to Hy-Vee’s Hall of Fame, the West Des Moines-based grocery chain announced.

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Skokan, who was an executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer at …