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Wendy Mihm-Herold of iJAG addresses workforce development strategies during the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast's live recording at the CBJ Manufacturing Conference in Cedar Rapids

Iowa Manufacturing Podcast records live at CBJ conference, tackles workforce crisis

The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast brought its show directly to the manufacturing community with a special live recording at the CBJ’s Manufacturing Conference in Cedar Rapids, Aug. 28. The episode featured an urgent discussion on how Iowa manufacturers can navigate the…

Shannon Moss, Emma Moss and Megan Cowherd, Moo Moo’s Ice Cream Truck

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” The lyrics of the comic…

Jess Novotny, Prestige Dance Studio

Dance has been part of Jess Novotny’s life since childhood. Growing up in Dyersville, she…

Paula Wickham, Think Safe

For Paula Wickham, bringing Think Safe to life was not just a professional venture but…

Chelsey Montgomery, Knellhart Academy

As a student at the University of Iowa, becoming a dog trainer was the furthest…

Jan Finlayson, Luxe Interiors

After working in her chosen field for several years, Jan Finlayson felt it was time…

At a crossroads

Entrepreneurs are a different breed. Determined, innovative, fearless, inspired – perhaps even a little crazy.…

UFG insurance wins 5 IMCA showcase awards

UFG insurance is the winner of five 2021 Insurance Marketing & Communication (IMCA) Showcase Awards.…

Nearly half of unemployed job seekers frustrated by lack of right job opportunities

There are millions of job openings across the country and millions of people are still…

No one should fall through the cracks

Chains Interrupted, in cooperation with the Red Sand Project is hosting an event this Friday…

ACT streamlines test access for disabled students

College testing provider ACT, based in Iowa City, has announced plans to increase accessibility to…

ACT campus

MidWestOne reports second quarter 2021 results

MidWestOne Financial Group reported net income for the second quarter of 2021 of $17.3 million,…

Basepoint Wealth extending reach with Des Moines acquisition

Basepoint Wealth, a fee-only wealth management firm based in Cedar Rapids, has acquired Charter Accounting,…

Iowa Valley RC&D hires new program director

Giselle Bruskewitz has been hired as Iowa Valley RC&D’s new program director, according to a…

New Shores Event Center owners to focus on event hospitality

The Shores Event Center is under new ownership and has unveiled a new hospitality business…

Shores Event Center new owners

NAHB president featured in Housing Iowa Conference session

Jerry Howard, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Home Builders, will…