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Seven organizations to receive Wellmark Foundation MATCH grants
The Wellmark Foundation has notified seven organizations in Iowa and South Dakota that they will receive Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grant funds. These projects are meant to help enhance local food production and …
Read MoreGrow Solar Polk County program generates 432.38 kW of solar power
Homeowners and businesses in Polk County contracted 432.38 kW of solar power through the Grow Solar Polk County program, which officially ended this fall. The initiative emphasized solar education and volume purchasing to make solar …
Read MoreHome State Bank to open in Polk City
Home State Bank announced plans to expand to Polk City with a branch scheduled to open in late 2023. According to a news release, the Jefferson-based bank held a groundbreaking for the new building on …
Read MoreTAI announces 2023 state, federal policy priorities
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced its state and federal principles and priorities for the 2023 legislative year. TAI’s legislative priorities for 2023 are:
Business Record 12-30-22
Iowa Architectural Foundation announces new board officers and awards
Nathan Griffith, an associate principal at Neumann Monson Architects (Iowa City), has been elected to serve as chair of the Iowa Architectural Foundation’s board of trustees. Griffith has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Iowa State …
Read MoreDes Moines-area home sales continue to lag behind 2021
Nearly 10% fewer homes were sold in the Des Moines area between January and November than during the same period in 2021, according to data from the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors.
However, the …
Read MoreDART seeks input on proposed on-demand services in WDM, north Des Moines
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is seeking feedback on proposed DART on Demand transit services near Jordan Creek in West Des Moines and near River Bend on Des Moines’ north side. According to …
Read MoreIowa GDP grows in Q3, ending three straight quarters of decline
Iowa’s gross domestic product grew 0.3% in the third quarter, behind strong performances in trade, arts and entertainment, and health care. The positive number followed three consecutive quarters of decline.
The state’s modest gain trailed …