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Iowa Legal Aid receives grant from LSC Pro Bono Innovation Fund

The Legal Services Corp., an independent nonprofit established by Congress that provides funding to 130 independent nonprofit legal aid programs across the country, announced a $489,100 grant award to Iowa Legal Aid from its Pro Bono Innovation Fund, part of a $5.1 million national initiative to expand pro bono legal services for low-income Americans. Iowa Legal…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 15, 2025
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Knoxville Aviation launches flight training scholarship

Knoxville Aviation has announced the launch of its 2025 Flight Scholarship, offering $5,000 to help a student complete their Private Pilot License. The scholarship is open to applicants aged 16–21. Other eligibility requirements are that applicants must live within 35 miles of Knoxville Municipal Airport, are medically qualified to obtain an FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate,…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 15, 2025
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Iowa Finance Authority announces awards for housing pitch competitions

The Iowa Finance Authority has announced the winners of three pitch competitions held during the HousingIowa Conference on Sept. 3-4 in Cedar Rapids. Innovation in Homelessness Pitch Competition Two awardees received a total of $190,000 in the finance authority’s second annual Innovation in Homelessness Pitch Competition. A total of up to $225,000 was available for…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 15, 2025
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Census Bureau reports business Q2 performance

The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest data from its Business Trends and Outlook Survey, measuring conditions and projections for 1.2 million non-farm businesses, as well as the bureau’s Business Formations Statistics report. The survey is designed to provide insight into the economy by providing data for economic measures. Manufacturing For the second quarter of…
By Gigi Wood | Sep 15, 2025
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Bankers Trust announces new chief HR officer

Bankers Trust has promoted Julie Eggleston to the role of chief human resources officer, effective June 16. She succeeds Amanda Young who left the bank in June. Eggleston joined Bankers Trust in 2017 as assistant vice president, human resources operations manager and was promoted to vice president in 2019 and senior vice president in 2023….
By Business Record Staff | Sep 15, 2025
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Iowa manufacturing outlook: rural opportunities, trade tensions and workforce gaps

The Business Record hosted its annual Manufacturing Forecast event on Aug. 6 to address the economic vitality of one of the state’s largest industries: manufacturing. Four panelists joined the event to share their perspectives on how the industry is faring and its future outlook: Nicole Crain, president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry;…
By Gigi Wood | Sep 15, 2025
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Cycling and trails study shows economic impact in 99 Iowa counties

Cycling and trail use in every Iowa county contributes significantly to local economies and workforce development, according to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s newly released Economic Impacts of Cycling and Trails Study Phase II, conducted by Scioto Analysis with Iowa DOT support. The study reveals that 40% of recreational cyclists ride at least twice monthly, driving substantial…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2025
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Funding recap: Q2 2025

The Iowa Economic Development Authority awards funding to startups in the form of low-interest loans through its Innovation Continuum, which includes five funds that are designed to offer companies non-dilutive funding at every stage of business growth. The funds are: Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR), Demonstration Fund and the Innovation Acceleration Fund, which offers Launch,…
By Lisa Rossi | Sep 12, 2025