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CIRAS’ key federal funding source cut

The Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University said its largest source of federal funding, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, has been cut.

According to an email sent Tuesday from CIRAS Director …

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Ankeny council approves development agreement for Mrs. Clark’s expansion

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The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to approve a development agreement for a $25 million expansion of the Mrs. Clark’s production facility.

According to the agreement, the company plans to expand its facility …

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Ankeny council considers expansion agreement with Mrs. Clark’s

Mrs. Clark’s Foods plans to expand its facility in Ankeny by 90,000-100,000 square feet to increase its production capacity. The Ankeny City Council is scheduled to consider a development agreement for the expansion during its…
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SBA’s new Made in America initiative aims to cut $100B in regulation costs

U.S. Small Business Administration officials announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, designed to reduce red tape and regulatory costs, as well as offer resources to manufacturers.

As part of the Made in America Manufacturing …

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A Closer Look: Emily Videtto

Emily Videtto thought she was going to be a lawyer. When she walked onto campus at Indiana University in 2000, she studied English and business. But after college, she had the chance to join GAF …

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Here’s how leaders at Pella Corp. are using AI, automation and acquisition to maintain growth in current housing market

The atrium inside the front entrance of the Pella Corp. headquarters is part events space, part museum. 

It’s sandwiched between the historic manufacturing plant where the office of founder Pete Kuyper is carefully maintained the …

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RMH Systems announces strategic capital partnership

RMH Systems, a Waukee-based material handling, packaging and scales company, has announced a capital partnership with Rotunda Capital Partners, a private equity firm that consults family owned businesses. Under this agreement, RMH Systems CEO Tom …

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TPI awarded state loan to aid restart of operations at Newton wind blade plant

TPI Composites Inc., the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based wind turbine blade manufacturer, will receive financial assistance from the state for a $3.2 million project to restart production at its Newton facility that’s been closed since 2021.

The …

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Pella Corp. names Videtto president, COO

Pella Corp. announced Tuesday the appointment of Emily Videtto to the role of president and chief operating officer.

In addition to continued oversight of Pella’s sales and marketing, general management and innovation, Videtto’s expanded responsibilities will include …

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Van Meter Inc. authorized as Rockwell Automation distributor in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Cedar Rapids-based Van Meter Inc. has announced it is the newly authorized Rockwell Automation distributor in the greater Duluth-Twin Ports, which extends into northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Van Meter distributes electrical, automation and mechanical …

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