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Baxter’s Main Street businesses are in the midst of a glow-up, thanks to a partnership between the city, local businesses and JEDCO, the Jasper County Economic Development Corporation. Both Benola’s and Java Java on Main have received grants from JEDCO, which have allowed the businesses to make needed upgrades.JEDCO offers...Continue Reading

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Top Five series features regional experts in accounting, human resources, marketing, sales, and other key business disciplines. Each session highlights five key points on specific topics to help small business owners be successful.   The 2026 lineup consists of six free events. Each event will take...Continue Reading

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;...Continue Reading