DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) elected its slate of 2025–2026 officers at its final board meeting of 2024. The IBC serves as a catalyst for economic growth throughout Iowa while driving innovative policy solutions to enhance opportunity for every Iowan.

The newly elected officers include:

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 9, 2024) — Ashley Allen will take on an expanded role as executive director of inclusion and intercultural experiences for Augustana College’s newly-restructured Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Allen, who came to Augustana in 2016, will advocate for and develop mentoring, advising, and cultural programming tailored to Augustana’s diverse student body.

WALCOTT, IOWA (December 9, 2024) — Senior Housing Consultants, a prominent Midwest asset-management firm, proudly announces the acquisition of Courtyard Estates of Walcott by a local ownership group.

The community, now known as Better Living of Walcott, has been an integral part of the Walcott community for many years. Nick Merlino, COO of Senior Housing Consultants, expresses enthusiasm about adding this robust community to their asset management portfolio.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (December 6, 2024) — Belmont University's Olivia Bastin will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, "Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville."