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Review internal policies, files as DEI, immigration policy landscape evolves, lawyer says

There are a handful of practical steps businesses can take as they navigate the potential impacts of executive orders and policies established by President Donald Trump’s administration since he took office in January. In a …
By Gigi Wood | Mar 24, 2025
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Nonprofit group wants to convert downtown hotel into housing for low-income adults

A decades-old hotel that overlooks downtown Des Moines could be converted to rental housing for low-income adults, city documents show.

The Des Moines City Council at its meeting today is scheduled to vote on providing …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 24, 2025
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IEDA approves funding for Mrs. Clark’s, public projects

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board on Friday approved awards for various businesses and public projects across the state, which will create 16 jobs and result in $72.7 million new capital investment.

Mrs. Clark’s Foods …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 24, 2025
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Principal Foundation expands support for Des Moines Art Center youth programming

The Principal Foundation is expanding its partnership with the Des Moines Art Center with a new grant for general operations through 2025 to support youth programming. The grant will help maintain free admission and fund …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 21, 2025
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Innovative Captive Strategies partners with Innovative Program Solutions

Innovative Captive Strategies (ICS), a subsidiary of Holmes Murphy providing insurance consulting and management, has announced a strategic partnership with Innovative Program Solutions (IPS), a full-service managing general agent. The partnership includes the launch of …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 21, 2025
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Further farm income decline expected, Rural Mainstreet Index shows

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More than 60% of rural bank CEOs expect farm income to decline this year, according to the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. The report is based on a survey of bank …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 21, 2025
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Benefactor to match donations to refugee and immigrant service, up to $125,000

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants’ Des Moines field office announced that an Iowa donor has pledged to match every dollar donated to the organization, up to $125,000. The pledge comes as USCRI has …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 21, 2025
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Federal courthouse auction extended to April 30, tour scheduled for April 22

The deadline for submitting bids for the historic federal courthouse in downtown Des Moines is 5 p.m. on April 30. Business Record file photo

The online auction for the historic federal courthouse in Des Moines …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 21, 2025
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Meet the Forty Under 40 Class of 2025

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By Business Record Staff | Mar 21, 2025
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What they’re checking out: Week of Mar. 21

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 | Mar 21, 2025