31 Jan 2019

Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald Reminds Iowans They Can Still Invest in College Savings Iowa for the 2018 Tax Year

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 31, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald wants to remind Iowans they still have time to maximize their state tax deductions for 2018. "One of the greatest benefits for College Savings Iowa account owners is the state tax deduction they can take annually for their contributions," said Fitzgerald.

29 Jan 2019

Ascentra Credit Union Closed Due to Severe Weather

By Megan Guldenpfennig

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 29, 2019) — Due to severe weather, all Ascentra Credit Union branches will close Wednesday, January 30 and will resume regular business hours on Thursday, January 31.

29 Jan 2019

Quad City Engineering and Science Council 2019 Award Nominations are Due February 4

By Dan D'Alessandro

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 29, 2019) — The deadline for submitting nominations for the Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) 2019 STEM Professionals Awards is February 4. These awards recognize exceptional scientists, engineers, mathematicians, technologists and educators in our Quad Cities and surrounding regions.

29 Jan 2019

Chamber Outlines Priorities for 2019 Legislative Session

By Jennifer Walker

QUAD CITIES (January 29, 2019) — A competitive business climate, support for economic growth, and investment in infrastructure, education, and workforce top the list of issues the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce will push with legislators in 2019.

28 Jan 2019

Additional Opportunities to Apply for Registered Apprenticeship Funding

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 28, 2019) — Organizations have until 2PM on Friday, February 22, to submit proposals to Iowa Workforce Development to receive funding to grow Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in Iowa.

28 Jan 2019

Iowa Business Council Leaders Committed to Developing Solutions to Grow and Diversify the State's Population

By Haley Dudrow

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 28, 2019) — Today the Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its annual, nonpartisan review of the state’s economic climate, known as the Iowa's Competitive Dashboard. The dashboard measures Iowa’s progress in five categories relative to other states.

23 Jan 2019

Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Honored by National Biodiesel Industry for Energy Leadership

By Jenna Higgins Rose

SAN DIEGO, CA (January 23, 2019) — Casey’s General Stores, based in Ankeny, Iowa, received an award today at The National Biodiesel Board (NBD)’s annual conference for becoming a leading provider of biodiesel at stores across the nation. NBB annually acknowledges biodiesel champions with the organization’s “Eye on Biodiesel” awards. Nathaniel Doddridge, Casey’s Director of Fuels, accepted the “Impact Award” on behalf of the company.

23 Jan 2019

Heartland Financial USA, Inc Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

By Bryan R McKeag

DUBUQUE, Iowa (January 23, 2019) — Heartland Financial USA, Inc (NASDAQ: HTLF) announced that its board of directors approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.16 per share on the company's common stock payable on March 1, 2019, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 15, 2019. As of December 31, 2018, there were 34,477,499 common shares outstanding listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol HTLF.

23 Jan 2019

Architecture Billings Slow, But Close 2018 with Growing Demand

By Amy Spike

Des Moines, Iowa (January 23, 2019) — Architecture firm billings growth softened in December but remained positive for the fifteenth consecutive month, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

23 Jan 2019

Iowa Business Council to Unveil 2019 Competitive Dashboard in Press Conference at the State Capitol January 28

By Haley Dudrow

DES MOINES, IA (January 23, 2019) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will reveal the 2019 Iowa's Competitive Dashboard, its signature research report measuring how Iowa competes nationally, on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 10AM during a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol – Room 116.

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