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A Closer Look: Joshua Rehmann

Chief medical officer, UnityPoint Clinic

Merle Hay Mall pursuing lease agreements for proposed arena

Plans underway to expand RecPlex in West Des Moines

Allegiant to begin offering nonstop flights from Des Moines to Boston, Jacksonville

Iowa Medical Society hosting summit on physician workforce shortage

Grand opening of Athene Pedestrian Bridge set for Thursday

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Merle Hay Mall pursuing lease agreements for proposed arena

Merle Hay Mall owners are pursuing agreements with three anchor tenants for use of a multiuse arena planned on the west side of the mall. Landing the agreements would allow the mall to move forward with plans to redevelop former department store space into a multiuse arena with one sheet of removable ice, said Elizabeth…

By Kathy A. Bolten | Nov 20, 2024

Plans underway to expand RecPlex in West Des Moines

Planning is underway to expand the MidAmerican Energy Co. RecPlex in West Des Moines, a move that would allow the facility to annually host additional events and attract thousands more sports participants and spectators to the area. “We saw the need to expand immediately after we opened,” said Shayne Ratcliff, general manager of the RecPlex…

By Kathy A. Bolten | Nov 20, 2024

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Allegiant to begin offering nonstop flights from Des Moines to Boston, Jacksonville

Des Moines International Airport will begin offering nonstop flights to Boston and Jacksonville, Fla., next spring, bringing the number of routes offered through the airport to 33, the airport announced Tuesday. According to a news release, it’s the highest number of routes ever offered through the airport. The new routes, through Allegiant Air, will start…

By Business Record Staff | Nov 20, 2024

Iowa Medical Society hosting summit on physician workforce shortage

The Iowa Medical Society is hosting a one-day summit with more than 55 physician leaders from across the state to discuss Iowa’s physician shortage and develop priorities and recommendations to address the challenges. According to a news release, Iowa is ranked 44th in the nation for patient-to-physician ratio per 100,000 population, which is 30% worse…

By Business Record Staff | Nov 20, 2024

Grand opening of Athene Pedestrian Bridge set for Thursday

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Raccoon River Park Boathouse to celebrate the opening of Athene Pedestrian Bridge, which spans the Raccoon River. The bridge connects the Raccoon River Park and Walnut Woods State Park. More than 300 individuals, businesses and organizations donated $2.8 million for…

By Business Record Staff | Nov 20, 2024

Speakers announced for 2025 Land Investment Expo

Joe Lonsdale and Kyle Bass will headline the 2025 Land Investment Expo, planned for Jan. 14 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines, planners of the event announced. In its 18th year, the expo is hosted by Peoples Land Co. Lonsdale is founder and managing partner of 8VC, a technology and…

By Business Record Staff | Nov 20, 2024

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Branstad to retire as World Food Prize president

Terry Branstad, who has spent more than a half-century in public service, will retire as president of the World Food Prize Foundation on Jan. 31 after serving in the role for two years. In making the announcement, the foundation said that its chief operating officer, Mashal Husain, will be promoted to president. The foundation also…

By Michael Crumb | Nov 19, 2024

A Closer Look: Joshua Rehmann

Joshua Rehmann’s first exposure to health care was as a kid growing up on a farm in rural Minnesota. From as early as he can remember until he left for college, Rehmann helped his dad immunize and administer medications to the animals raised on the farm, including pigs, feeder cattle and chickens. “I always had…

By Kyle Heim | Nov 15, 2024

What they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 15

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card…

By Business Record Staff | Nov 15, 2024

Nebraska couple with Iowa ties opening Elevator, a co-warehousing company, in downtown Des Moines next spring

When Shannon Lerda’s e-commerce business took over her family’s home in Omaha, she began looking for warehouse space where she could store supplies and package goods bought by customers. Lerda wanted to lease up to 1,000 square feet of space in a building that had a loading dock and a one-year lease. She quickly learned what…

By Kathy A. Bolten | Nov 13, 2024

‘An important part of my origin story’

Harry Smith’s 40-year career in journalism, the majority serving as an anchor and reporter for NBC News and CBS News, took him around the world. He’s interviewed U.S. presidents, global political figures and celebrities and told the stories of unseen and everyday people. In March, when Smith announced his retirement on NBC’s “Today” show following…

By Mike Mendenhall | Nov 8, 2024

On Leadership: Generative AI – transformer or destroyer?

If someone else destroys our old business model, we will be ruined. But if we destroy our old business model, we will survive. Nobuhiro Tsunoda, chairperson, Ernst & Young Tax Co., Japan If your team came to you and suggested that the time had come to destroy your own business model, how would you react?…

By Suzanna de Baca | Nov 8, 2024

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Annual Real Estate Magazine

The Business Record’s Annual Real Estate magazine provides market analysis, detailed listing information and showcases leaders within the industry.

On Leadership

Commentary on strategies and actions to foster great workplaces and communities from Suzanna de Baca, president and CEO of Business Publications Corp.

The Elbert Files

Columnist Dave Elbert writes perspectives about Des Moines history, the state’s business climate, the economy and more.

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Merle Hay Mall pursuing lease agreements for proposed arena

Merle Hay Mall owners are pursuing agreements with three anchor tenants for use of a multiuse arena planned on the…

Transportation

Allegiant to begin offering nonstop flights from Des Moines to Boston, Jacksonville

Des Moines International Airport will begin offering nonstop flights to Boston and Jacksonville, Fla., next spring, bringing the number of…

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Iowa Medical Society hosting summit on physician workforce shortage

The Iowa Medical Society is hosting a one-day summit with more than 55 physician leaders from across the state to…

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Grand opening of Athene Pedestrian Bridge set for Thursday

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Raccoon River Park Boathouse to…

Real Estate and Development

Speakers announced for 2025 Land Investment Expo

Joe Lonsdale and Kyle Bass will headline the 2025 Land Investment Expo, planned for Jan. 14 at the Community Choice…

Real Estate and Development

R&R Realty Group Foundation announces new nonprofit giving program

R&R Realty Group Foundation has launched the Groundwork for Good Program, donating $25,000 to employee-nominated nonprofits that align with the…

Real Estate and Development

Granger begins rec plex talks as part of growth strategy

The city of Granger has created a North Urban Renewal Plan with a vision of building a recreation and park…

Real Estate and Development

NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Shuttered hospice property in Johnston sold to Nevada entity

Peak Realty LLC, located in Las Vegas, Nev., paid Catholic Health Initiatives Iowa Corp. (also known as Mercy Medical Center) $2.1…

Economic Development

Report: Iowa companies continue to shed jobs

Iowa companies shed 3,700 jobs in October, the fourth straight month of losses, data from Iowa Workforce Development shows. Since…

Government Policy and Law

How much did it cost EMC to put its name on Iowa Events Center’s exhibit hall?

EMC Insurance Cos. will pay more than $6.28 million over 10 years to have its name on exhibition and meeting…

Retail and Business

Golden Openings merges with Minnesota company

Golden Openings, a Johnston-based business providing products and services for grand openings, ground breakings and other ceremonial events, has merged…

Government Policy and Law