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Casey’s announces first-quarter earnings

The sale of whole pizzas, bakery items and non-alcoholic beverages as well as fuel helped boost income and earnings in the first quarter for Casey’s General Stores Inc., the Ankeny-based company’s earnings report shows. Darren Rebelez, Casey’s chairman, CEO and president, described the first quarter results as “outstanding” during an earnings call on Tuesday. “We…

By Kathy A. Bolten | Sep 9, 2025

Drake University adjusts eligibility criteria for full-tuition program

Drake University is changing eligibility requirements for its full-tuition program Bulldog Promise to expand access to the program. Beginning with students starting at Drake in fall 2026, the program will have adjusted eligibility criteria, including a lowered GPA threshold from 3.8 to 3.5. Launched in 2024 alongside the Bright College Pathway, which offers full tuition…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 9, 2025

iJAG awarded $1 million grant

Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) announced it will receive $1 million in grant funding over two years from the Apollo Opportunity Foundation. Apollo is the global management company for West Des Moines-based Athene. The grant will be used to help the nonprofit reach to more than 11,000 students statewide and strengthen its programs focused…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 9, 2025

Mercy College names inaugural dean of new nursing school

Mercy College of Health Sciences has appointed Vincent L. Salyers as the inaugural dean of the Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing, bringing more than 30 years of academic and clinical experience to the role. Salyers most recently served as the founding dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Siena Heights University in Michigan…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 9, 2025

2025 HousingIowa Awards celebrate Iowa’s housing innovation and leadership

The Iowa Finance Authority recently honored housing initiatives and leaders with the annual HousingIowa Awards, presented at the 2025 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids. The awards recognize programs, projects and professionals that show significant innovation and leadership in advancing housing opportunities for Iowans. This year’s winners were:

By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2025

Simpson College expands full-tuition scholarship programs

Simpson College has announced the expansion of its All-In for Iowa full-tuition scholarship programs to eligible students in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids public school districts. Students in the Indianola and Des Moines public school systems will continue to benefit from Simpson’s High School Promise, which debuted for the fall 2025 first-year class. Students qualifying for…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2025

Des Moines Children’s Museum moving out of Valley West Mall

The Des Moines Children’s Museum announced today it will relocate from Valley West Mall to a new location at the former site of the Des Moines Golf and Country Club where the nonprofit plans to expand. The nonprofit has launched a $3.5 million capital campaign, “From Love to Legacy,” to purchase and renovate the building…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2025

2026 unemployment insurance rates remaining at same level

Iowa’s unemployment insurance rates for 2026 will remain at the same level, according to Iowa Workforce Development. Each year, the agency sets the applicable table based on a formula that considers the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund balance and covered wage growth. For 2026, employers will use Table D, the lowest rate allowed by law. Earlier…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2025

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