The Iowa Business Council published its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey results today, showing an 8.49-point decrease from the previous survey. IBC’s Economic Outlook Survey measures expectations and optimism for the six months ahead regarding sales, capital spending and employment. A reading of above 50 is positive. For the first quarter of 2025, the index came in at 57.14….

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host Contracting Opportunities for Small Business, a supplier development lunch and learn event on May 1, in partnership with the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University and the Indianola Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place at Simpson College at the Kent Campus Center from noon…

Urban Dreams and Winefest are hosting Sip for the Future, an exclusive wine flight event, on April 10 at 6 p.m. at the Wellmark Urban Dreams Community Center. Guests at the event will be served a curated four-course, family-style dinner paired with premium wines introduced by Chris Christensen, Iowa native and owner of California-based Bodkin…

Grimes has signed a contract with HIRTA Public Transit to begin providing service to residents after the city’s contract with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority expires in June. The Grimes City Council approved the agreement with HIRTA on March 25. The council voted in November 2023 to withdraw from DART. Whitney Tucker, marketing…

Polk County has announced three opportunities for the public to provide input on its next Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The plan will be based on the findings of the Community Health Needs Assessment, which was conducted in 2024 across Polk, Dallas and Warren counties, and feedback from the input sessions. Residents, local organizations and community…