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Iowa ag department invests $5.2 million to strengthen food supply chain

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing more than $5.2 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program. According to a news release, the intent of …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 3, 2024
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Financial Center renovation project receives state incentives

Landmark Capital, which owns the Financial Center at 606 Walnut St., plans to convert 15 floors of the office high-rise to over 200 residential units. The project has been awarded nearly $17 million for the…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Dec 3, 2024
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State announces grant program to supplement teacher pay linked to student performance

The Iowa Department of Education is allocating $8.5 million in federal funding for a competitive grant program to supplement the pay of public school teachers “who accelerate student learning beyond one year’s growth.” According to …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 2, 2024
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ISCPA selects banking executive Ardis Kelley as interim CEO

The Iowa Society of CPAs (ISCPA) has named former Bank of Jabez and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines executive Ardis Kelley as its interim CEO. According to a news release, Kelley’s appointment was …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 2, 2024
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WDM hires Thole as city’s human resources director

The city of West Des Moines has hired former public school administrator Megan Thole as its next director of human resources. Thole will start in the position Dec. 9, according to a news release from …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 2, 2024
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What they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 29

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 | Nov 29, 2024
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On the Move: Week of Nov. 29

Sharon DeSpain
Primary Health Care, Inc.
Hired as area director
sdespain@phcinc.net

Kerstin Gertenich
Primary Health Care, Inc.
Hired as clinical practice manager
kgertenitch@phcinc.net

Raeshawn Davis
Primary Health Care, Inc.
Hired as clinic administrator
rdavis@phcinc.net

Michelle …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 29, 2024
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Principal Charity Classic says 2024 tournament made moves toward final carbon neutral goal

Organizers of the Principal Charity Classic say the golf tournament is moving closer to its goal of being a carbon-neutral event by 2035. According to a news release, the classic reached a 23.7% waste diversion …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 27, 2024
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Partnership announces panel speakers for Legislative Leadership Breakfast

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is expected to release its 2025 state legislative priorities on Dec. 3 during its annual Legislative Leadership Breakfast at Stoney Creek Hotel in Johnston. The regional economic development organization also …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 27, 2024
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Rural mainstreet index reaches highest level in 15 months

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index for November remained below growth neutral for a 15th straight month but improved to 49.6 from October’s 37.1.

The state’s farmland price index rose to 41.1 from 38.6 in October, but …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 27, 2024