Iowa State University has announced a new online master’s program within the Ivy College of Business. The department of supply chain management will offer a Master of Science in supply chain management program starting in the fall semester, pending approval this spring by the Iowa Board of Regents. The program, which includes 10 courses, will be delivered…

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s second annual Regional Summit will take place on Sept. 17 at the Iowa Events Center. According to a news release, the event is designed to provide opportunities for community, business and civic leaders in the 12-county region to address opportunities and challenges faced by rural, urban and suburban communities, with…

Kevin Foley grew up on his family’s farm near Belle Plaine, and early on he believed he’d have a career in agriculture. He got his aerial applicator’s certification and license and for a while thought he’d fly crop dusters. Foley, 67, never flew a crop duster, but that tie to aviation followed him through his…

An open house will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 30 at the Des Moines Electrical Apprenticeship Training Center at 10700 Justin Drive in Urbandale. During the open house, guests will be able to meet instructors and talk with current apprentices about the program. Guided tours of the facility will also be available…

The city of Indianola has announced the finalists for the vacant city manager position. The announcement comes after the departure of former Indianola City Manager Benjamin Reeves last December. The finalists are Jordan Cook, city administrator for Nevada, Iowa, Jacob Meshke, deputy city manager for Brookings, S.D., and Timothy Vandall, city administrator for Lansing, Kan….