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Jasper County and the City of Newton are finally on the right track.The two governing entities have come together to establish an almost 500-acre rail park spearheaded by partners Iowa Interstate Railroad and Alliant Energy. Officials say the project is one of the biggest opportunities to present itself post-Maytag, and...
EntreFEST returns to Cedar Rapids in June
Apr 7 2025EntreFEST, a conference to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13, in Cedar Rapids. The conference will present over 30 breakout sessions, include four local locations, present three keynote speakers, and feature a pitch competition on June 13 at Big Grove...
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Top Five series features experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, sales, and other topics intended to support small businesses. Presenters introduce five key points on specific topics that will help small business owners be successful. The lineup for 2025 consists of six free events. Each...
Iowa Farm Bureau's Renew Rural Iowa will present The Journey To Your Vision Seminar on Monday, May 5, from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Legacy Plaza in Newton.The seminar will help business leaders understand the stages of business growth, identify their unique challenges, and develop methods to overcome them.Joel...
The Alliant Energy Foundation provides support in the communities the company serves in Iowa. The Foundation’s Community Grants focus on the following areas: hunger and housing, including household needs, food and nutrition, housing and shelter, and transportation; workforce readiness, including agriculture, literacy, STEM, workforce development, and youth development and mentoring;...
DEV25 Conference registration is open
Feb 17 2025DEV25 (Utility Forward: Development in a Transformative Era) will be held May 13-14 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona.This year’s conference topics include workforce development, placemaking, higher education innovations, transportation, and infrastructure.DEV2025 is sponsored by the Iowa Utility Association. For more information or to register for the Conference, visit the Iowa Utility Association’s website.
The Jasper Community Foundation’s 2025 Grant Cycle is now open. Grant applications will be accepted through April 30. Information about the application process is available on the Foundation’s website.Grant applications must be received by April 30. Grant applicants will be notified of their grant status 8-10 weeks following the deadline. ...
The Jasper County Arts Connection is currently accepting requests to fund arts-related projects in Jasper County, Iowa, in 2025. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2025. All requests will be acted upon no later than May 31, 2025. The organization supports all forms of art in Jasper County. To apply...
