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T-Mobile unveils Perry as one of the next 25 Hometown Grant recipients
T-Mobile has announced Perry as one of its 25 Hometown Grant recipients, with a $20,000 grant going toward installing an ADA-compliant playground at Wiese Park that will allow children of all abilities to play together …
Read MoreVermeer named founding family of University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center
Vermeer, a family-owned industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturing company headquartered in Pella, has announced its partnership with the University of Northern Iowa’s Family Business Center. As a founding family of the program, Vermeer will provide …
Read MoreSkate DSM to continue program to give free skateboards to kids
Skate DSM announced that it will continue its “Get on Board Project” in 2023, providing free skateboards, helmets and instruction to eligible Des Moines-area children in grades K-8. The program, which aims to remove barriers …
Read MoreSBA Iowa to recognize ePATHUSA with SBA Impact Award
The Iowa District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will honor ePATHUSA Inc. of West Des Moines with an SBA Impact Award on March 20 during the regular meeting of the West Des Moines …
Read MoreHigher interest, labor shortages constrain growth as Iowa’s rural economy slows
Iowa’s rural economy declined sharply in March, down more than 10 points, as employment slowed, according to a survey of rural bank managers.
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index for Iowa, released Thursday, fell to 46.7, …
Read MoreCasey’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 …
Read MoreBusiness Record announces 2023 Forty Under 40 class
WDM Mentoring for Women event announced
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the keynote speaker and mentors for its sixth annual Mentoring for Women Conference, in partnership with the Clive Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place …
Read MoreNew iJAG CEO announced
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG), a nonprofit connecting business and education, announced Wendy Mihm-Herold as the organization’s new president and CEO. She joined the organization on Jan. 23. Mihm-Herold has 32 years of experience …
Read MoreBNIM announces Ramsey as principal in Des Moines studio
Architecture and design firm BNIM announced that Jonathan Ramsey has been promoted to the position of principal. Ramsey has over 15 years of experience with the firm and nearly 25 years in the architecture profession. …
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