23 May 2023

Main Street Ottumwa to Host Networking Event: Business Brew

By Jason Bolinger

OTTUMWA, IOWA (May 23, 2023) — The Main Street Ottumwa Economic Vitality Committee is pleased to announce Business Brew, a casual networking event for entrepreneurs, property-owners, funders, government, and business leaders. Business Brew will take place this Friday, May 26, 5:30-7:30PM, at the offices of Main Street Ottumwa, 334 E Main St.

19 May 2023

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith Reunites Quad City Bank and Trust with Funds from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Quad City Bank and Trust with a check for their unclaimed funds from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. "I am thrilled to reunite Quad City Bank and Trust with funds found during my Unclaimed Property Day campaign on February 1," said Smith. "While National Unclaimed Property Day is celebrated for just one day, my efforts to make Iowans aware of their unclaimed funds isn't.

19 May 2023

Total Solutions to Celebrate First Annual National PEO Week May 21-27

By Emily McGovern

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Total Solutions is joining with hundreds of other professional employer organizations (PEOs) around the country in celebrating the inaugural National PEO Week May 21-27, in recognition of the industry’s important contributions to the US economy through its support of small and mid-size businesses.

19 May 2023

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.7 Percent in April Labor Force Participation Increases Again

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in April from 2.8 percent in March while the state’s labor force added 4,300 new workers. The total number of Iowans with jobs increased to 1,681,400 in April, up 5,800 from the month before.

In comparison, the US unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent in March.

18 May 2023

State Treasurer Roby Smith Returns Money from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to Cedar Valley Humane Society

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 18, 2023) — A check worth over $7,000 from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt was presented to Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS) by State Treasurer Roby Smith. "I am thrilled to reunite CVHS with this money to help them continue to operate their business and care for animals," said Smith. "I'm a huge animal-lover myself, and knowing this money will help shelter and care for animals gives me great joy!"

15 May 2023

You're Invited to a Special Event, June 13

By Britt Vickstrom
15 May 2023

Employer Notice: Request to Submit Input for Spring Data Collection by May 24

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2023) — Iowa Workforce Development is reminding employers that it needs their help to collect vitally important statistics on the economy in Iowa.

08 May 2023

Flower and Co Now Open in Downtown Moline

By Kirk Marske

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2023) — Flower and Co, a full-service floral shop, is open at 1520 6th Avenue in Moline.

In addition to a wide variety of flowers and plants, Flower and Co offers interactive experiences through classes and a bouquet bar in the shop. At the bouquet bar, customers can choose their own combination of flowers, greenery, and dry-fill for a personalized bouquet.

05 May 2023

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Awards $3.5 Million to Support Registered Apprenticeship Programs Across Iowa

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 5, 2023) — Iowa Workforce Development has announced $3.47 million in new funding designated to create or expand Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Programs across Iowa. Spread across two types of programs, the funding is expected to support the experiences of 5,206 apprentices in a wide number of occupations.

03 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces $1.5M Grant Program to Improve Work-Based Learning

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the availability of up to $1.5 million in funding for programs that provide opportunities for high school students to explore their future careers.

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