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ICON Water Trails receives $250,000 grant

ICON Water Trails has been awarded a $250,000 grant from Bank of America to support the Hubbell Trailhead at the Fleur Drive Dam, the second whitewater attraction in its downtown development timeline. The access point …

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Economic development incentives awarded to boost $14M in manufacturing investments

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved a loan and tax benefits to two companies in the state. The incentives will lead to the creation of 60 jobs and $14.6 million in new …

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Winnebago exec addresses latest layoffs

Daniel Sullivan, communications director for Winnebago Industries, told the Business Record why the company is laying off 196 people in northern Iowa. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act data released Thursday noted that 128 people …

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A Closer Look: David Jones

David Jones started his new position as city manager of the city of Urbandale on Jan. 27, two days after his final day as city manager of the city of Ankeny, a job he held …

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Winnebago to lay off 196 in northern Iowa

According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act data released today, Winnebago Industries plans to layoff 196 people from its Iowa operation. Effective June 13, 128 people in Forest City, 30 people in Lake Mills, …

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State releases April employment data for Iowa

Iowa’s labor force participation rate in April inched up to 67.2%, the highest it’s been in 16 months, Iowa Workforce Development data shows.

The state’s labor force participation rate has been hovering around 67% for …

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The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective announces speakers and larger footprint

The Greater Des Moines Partnership  announced keynote speakers, new partners and an expanded footprint for the second year of The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective. The program is a community-driven career development program that aims …

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Community conversation on workforce stability planned for Monday

A community conversation focused on workforce stability and economic opportunity is scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Monday at the Ankeny Public Library, 1250 S.W. District Drive in Ankeny. Hosting the event are UpLift – The Central …

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WDM Chamber opens applications for Reignite CommUNITY

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for the 2025 Reignite CommUNITY event until May 30. The event focuses on action and impact around four pillars: educate, elevate, celebrate and motivate and …

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Economists: Federal funding cuts could lead to a ‘lost generation’ of talent

An unexpected side conversation at a recent economic outlook webinar delved into a potential loss of Iowa talent due to federal policy changes.

Three economists who teach at Drake University, Iowa State University and the …