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Indianola city manager accepts job in Utah

Ben Reeves, Indianola’s city manager since May 2022, has been named city manager of Eagle Mountain, Utah’s third-fastest growing community with 65,000-plus residents. Reeves’ last day in Indianola will be Dec. 27, Indianola announced in …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 8, 2024
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IEDA awards $930,000 to 10 communities for downtown revitalization

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $930,808 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 Iowa communities. The grants, administered through IEDA’s Iowa Downtown Resource Center and Main Street Iowa programs, help redevelop or …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 8, 2024
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State grants awarded to housing providers

Ten providers of Permanent Supportive Housing have been awarded $554,596 from the Iowa Finance Authority, the agency announced. Permanent Supportive Housing is an evidence-based, minimal-barrier housing intervention for people experiencing homelessness. The programs are designed …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 8, 2024
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Iowa League of Cities names new government affairs director

The Iowa League of Cities has announced Chelsea Hoye as its new director of government affairs. Hoye most recently worked at Advocacy Strategies, a multiclient firm based in West Des Moines providing legislative analysis and …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 8, 2024
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On the Move: Week of Nov. 8

Kelsi Schneckloth
Availa Bank
Promoted to retail banking officer
kschneckloth@availa.bank

Emily Applegate
Invision Architecture
Hired as interior designer
emilya@invisionarch.com

Bonny Reynolds
Invision Architecture
Hired as architect
bonnyr@invisionarch.com

Jeremy Weih
Invision Architecture
Hired as construction administrator…
By Business Record Staff | Nov 8, 2024
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What they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 8

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 8, 2024
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WDM Chamber announces winners of fifth annual Best of the West Awards

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the fifth annual Best of the West Awards, a West Des Moines-focused, community vote contest. Winners will be celebrated at an awards gala …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 7, 2024
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to unveil new youth mentoring center

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has announced the opening of its new Youth Mentoring Center and will host an open house at 2130 Grand Ave. in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 7, 2024
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Jasper Community Foundation donates $200,000 to DMACC’s Legacy Plaza project

The Jasper Community Foundation recently donated $200,000 to the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation for the Legacy Plaza Greenspace project at the DMACC Newton Campus. A press release said the donation is part of …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 6, 2024
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Brown’s Shoe Fit relocating headquarters to Dallas Center

Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. recently purchased property in Dallas Center that includes an office-warehouse building that has sat empty for about five years. The company is relocating its headquarters to Dallas Center from Shenandoah. Photo…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Nov 6, 2024