01 Jul 2026

Youth Stands for Society (YSS) Launches “Before it Becomes More” Campaign to Combat Opioid Epidemic in Iowa

By Jessica Maldonado

AMES, IOWA (July 1, 2026) — YSS, one of Iowa’s leading youth-serving non-profits helping children, teens, and young adults overcome challenges and build brighter futures, has announced the launch of the “Before it Becomes More” campaign to raise awareness about opioid abuse and increase early prevention.

08 Jan 2025

Iowa Credit Union Industry Celebrates 100 Years of Impact

By Jessica Maldonado

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 8, 2025) — With legislation signed by Iowa Governor John Hammill in 1925, establishing the Iowa Credit Union Act, the industry is celebrating 100 years of impact in 2025. The founding of these member-owned, financial cooperatives introduced a new era that would transform the financial landscape of the state.

07 Nov 2024

Iowa Best Development Award Nominations Due November 15

By Jessica Maldonado

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 7, 2024) — The nomination deadline for the Best Development Awards, coordinated by 1000 Friends of Iowa, is November 15, 2024.

17 Oct 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Declares October 17 “Credit Union Day” in Iowa

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2024) — In honor of International Credit Union Day being celebrated on October 17 around the globe, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring today as “Credit Union Day” in Iowa.

08 Oct 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Declares October as “Co-op Month in Iowa”

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 8, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds designates October as “Co-Op Month in Iowa.” The Proclamation highlights several key points:

08 Aug 2023

Google to Invest $350 Million in Iowa This Year

By Jessica Maldonado

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — Google has announced it is investing $350 million this year at its Council Bluffs data-center campus. This builds on Google’s more than $5 billion investment in the state since breaking ground on the site in 2007.

02 Aug 2023

Iowa Country Singer-Songwriter Royce Johns Releases First Album “Thank Ya Kindly”

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 2, 2023) — From the mind of Iowa country singer-songwriter Royce Johns comes Thank Ya Kindly, a ten-track journey through multiple genres and influences of music. The album, released this week, was recorded at Sun Drop Sound in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and produced by Grammy award-winning musician and producer Ben Tanner, along with Single Lock Records recording artist Caleb Elliott. The album is now available on all streaming services.

20 Jul 2023

First Community Trust NA Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

By Jessica Maldonado

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 20, 2023) — First Community Trust NA (FCT), a nationally-chartered trust and wealth-management company headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Claypool as its new Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2023. Formed with the client in mind, FCT provides financial services to several credit unions across Iowa and western Illinois.

27 Mar 2023

Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association Announces 2023 Board of Directors

By Jessica Maldonado

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (March 27, 2023) — The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA), the trade association serving Iowa’s solar-energy industry, announced its 2023 Board of Directors. Larry Steffen, Owner and Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Eagle Point Solar in Dubuque, will lead as ISETA’s president.

25 Jan 2023

2023 Best Development Award Winners Announced

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 25, 2023) — 1000 Friends of Iowa announced the winners of the 2023 Best Development Award winners during a ceremony at the Capitol this week. The awards honor projects that recognize connections between building and project development and quality of life. With a mission focused on responsible land use, 1000 Friends of Iowa promotes smart growth planning principles that help achieve socially, economically and environmentally sustainable communities. 

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