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Sammons Financial Group donates $175,000 to 24 Des Moines-area charities

Sammons Financial Group has announced $175,000 in donations to 24 charities in the Des Moines metro as part of its Community Outreach Program, which allows employees to nominate and select local nonprofits for funding. The …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 22, 2024
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City of Des Moines receives national recognition for historic preservation efforts

The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions has selected the city of Des Moines’ Historic Preservation Commission as its Commission of the Year. The commission’s preservation plan, ReflectDSM, developed new approaches for recognizing, supporting, preserving and …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 22, 2024
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Strable appointed Principal Financial Group’s new president, COO

Deanna Strable, left, is Principal Financial Group’s new president and chief operating officer. Dan Houston, right, will continue to serve as CEO and chairman of the board.

Principal Financial Group has named Deanna Strable as …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 22, 2024
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Nine community initiatives receive state grants for college and career access programs

The Iowa Department of Education has awarded $370,622 to nine communities for Local College/Career Access Network (LCAN) activities during the 2024-25 academic year. These initiatives aim to increase postsecondary education credential attainment by addressing community-specific …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 21, 2024
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Fire Department announces Mobile Integrated Healthcare program

The Des Moines Fire Department says the launch of Mobile Integrated Healthcare will help reduce the number of unnecessary 911 calls by addressing the needs of a small number of high-volume callers. Department data shows …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 21, 2024
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Eras Tour-level effect: New report shows 2024 Iowa State Fair’s economic impact surpasses some Taylor Swift concert stops

The 2024 Iowa State Fair’s attendance was the highest in the event’s 170-year history, and it logged the largest economic impact, contributing $172 million to the state’s GDP and $97 million in personal income.

According …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 21, 2024
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439 Century and Heritage Farm families honored at the Iowa State Fair

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson honored 439 Iowa farm families with Century and Heritage Farm designations, which recognize farms that have been owned by the same …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 21, 2024
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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative surveying businesses about obesity prevention, care

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, in partnership with Iowa State University and the Society of Human Resource Management, is surveying Iowa businesses to assess the business needs, interests, opportunities and challenges related to workplace obesity …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 21, 2024
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Iowa Restaurant Association names 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality

The Iowa Restaurant Association has named its 2024 class of 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality honorees.

The association chose the 40 from nominations from across the state. They will be recognized at an awards …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 21, 2024
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Project 515: Office market returning to normal in 2024

Look for several big development announcements downtown in the coming months, along with possible updates on redevelopment of Valley West Mall and Des Moines City Hall, experts said during the Business Record’s Project 515 event …
By Michael Crumb | Aug 21, 2024
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