DES MOINES, IOWA (September 8, 2023) — The Iowa Restaurant Association today released its fifth class of 40 “Women to Watch” in Iowa's Hospitality Industry. The 2023 honorees exemplify both the diversity of workforce and breadth and depth of career opportunities available to women in hospitality.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 18, 2023) — When it comes to estate planning, it’s never too early, and it’s never too late.

In fact, according to Johni Hays JD, executive vice president of Thompson and Associates, estate planning should be a continual process. “The will should not be a static document,” she says. “Our plans can and should change as life changes, and those plans should always reflect our values.”

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 7, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating College Savings Month by sharing the benefits of saving for education costs. "For College Savings Month, I'm reminding parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends that anyone can open a College Savings Iowa 529 Plan account to save for a student in their life. Chances are, you already know someone using the Plan to save for those future expenses!" Smith said.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 6, 2023) — Before the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt releases its fall publication of recently added names, State Treasurer Roby Smith is providing a sneak peek of the top 10 newest unclaimed properties in Muscatine County. "Be on the lookout for the full list coming soon," said Smith. "But before we publish the entire list of new names, I'd like to give a preview for Muscatine County."

Top 10 Unclaimed Properties in Muscatine County:

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 5, 2023) — Before the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt releases its fall publication of recently-added names, State Treasurer Roby Smith is providing a sneak peek of the top 10 newest unclaimed properties in Scott County. "Be on the lookout for the full list coming soon," said Smith. "But before we publish the entire list of new names, I'd like to give a preview for Scott County."

Top 10 Unclaimed Properties in Scott County:

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2023) — The 2023 Request for Proposal (RFP) from the MBI-WORKS (Master Builders of Workforce Opportunities Require Knowledge and Skills) Endowment Board is open to schools and non-profit programs across Iowa through Sept. 15, 2023. First announced earlier this summer, the MBI-WORKS Endowment provides resources to complement career education and workforce recruitment into the Iowa commercial construction industry.

OTTUMWA, IOWA (August 31, 2023) — Main Street Ottumwa and Grow with Google have teamed up to bring you a learning experience to help you grow your business online and in person. This workshop experience is for business owners, entrepreneurs or someone who is interested in starting a business. Building a brand online, how to optimize a website, and an introduction to Google Analytics are among the topics that will be covered.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2023) — To celebrate College Savings Month, State Treasurer Roby Smith is partnering with The Iowa Children's Museum on Saturday, September 9, to share the benefits of saving with College Savings Iowa. "Joining The Iowa Children's Museum for the day is the perfect opportunity to connect with families about the importance of saving for future education expenses," Smith said.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 29, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced on August 28 that the schedule of unemployment insurance rates used to tax Iowa employers will remain at the lowest possible level allowed by law. This marks the second consecutive year at the current rates, and only the second time Iowa’s rates have been at this level during the past 25 years.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 28, 2023) — US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today announced that the Agency is investing $13,435,000 in loans and $2,946,000 in grants to five projects in Iowa to strengthen infrastructure, promote business expansion and create jobs.

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