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Iowa Medical Society names first set of five Physicians to Watch

The Iowa Medical Society has announced the honorees of its newly created Five Iowa Physicians to Watch award. Winners are chosen by IMS’s Leadership Development Committee. This year’s honorees are Muhammad Ajmal, an interventional cardiologist, …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 11, 2025
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Weitz Co. names new business development director

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Weitz Co., a construction management and contracting company headquartered in Des Moines, announced Mina Wassef has been promoted to business development director. Throughout Wassef’s decade at Weitz, he has driven the company into …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 11, 2025
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Producer Price Index data shows higher construction materials costs in March

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Producer Price Index data today, which includes numbers from March, before the latest rounds of tariffs being put into …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 11, 2025
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Iowa humanities council loses federal funding

Humanities Iowa was among all state humanities councils nationwide notified that federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has been terminated, effective April 2.

The NEH, an independent federal agency supporting museums, historic sites, libraries, …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 11, 2025
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Valuation of multifamily properties increases in Polk, Dallas counties

The valuation of multifamily properties has increased an average of 7.9% in Polk County and 21% in Dallas County, assessors’ information shows.

In Dallas County, multifamily projects that were completed in 2023 and 2024 and …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Apr 11, 2025
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Event Preview: CRE forum panelists share opportunities for 2025

Adaptive reuse of buildings, the continued development of data centers, securing long-term leases and working to build stronger relationships between communities. Those are among the opportunities for growth in the commercial sector in 2025 identified …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 11, 2025
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What they’re checking out: Week of Apr. 11

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 …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 11, 2025
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On the Move: Week of April 11

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By Business Record Staff | Apr 11, 2025
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Bondurant art program honored by Iowa City/County Management Association

Bondurant’s public art program has been named Program of the Year by the Iowa City/County Management Association. The award recognizes Bondurant’s approach to integrating public art, cultural initiatives and community wayfinding into everyday city planning. …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 10, 2025
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Health Equity Advocate of the Year Award recipient announced

The Iowa Public Health Association announced Mary Nelle Trefz has been selected as the recipient of the Health Equity Advocate of the Year Award. This award recognizes individuals or groups that have made significant contributions …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 10, 2025