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Kemin co-founder Nelson dies at 98

Kemin Industries announced that its co-founder and chairman of the board, R.W. Nelson, died on April 7. He was 98.

The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for human and animal health and nutrition, crop …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 9, 2025
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Merle Hay Mall CEO: Revised redevelopment plan expands ‘universe of potential users’

A revised plan to redevelop Merle Hay Mall will allow for greater use and expand the number of visitors to the area than the plan that was originally submitted to the state under its Iowa …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 9, 2025
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Gilbert business park progressing with plans for wellness center, flex retail space

The development of a mixed-use business park in Gilbert is moving forward with two lots being sold and others available for future growth in the town north of Ames.

The project comes against a backdrop …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 9, 2025
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Des Moines P&Z recommends changes to site plan rules

The Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission has approved changes to the city’s site plan requirements for construction and renovation projects that officials say disproportionately affect small businesses and property owners.

The Plan and Zoning …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 9, 2025
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Parcel at Haymarket Square shopping center sold

Park Hill Holdings LLC, based in Eden Prairie, Minn., paid Haymarket Investors LLC $1.4 million for property at 4241 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The parcel, which is semi-developed, …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Apr 9, 2025
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Jefferson Matters named American Main Street Award winner

Jefferson Matters, which works to promote and preserve the historic downtown in the community of more than 4,000 people, has been named a recipient of Main Street America’s Great American Main Street Award.

The award …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 9, 2025
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MidAmerican Energy announces Trees Please grant recipients

MidAmerican Energy announced it is awarding $134,000 in grants from its “Trees Please!” program to 59 cities in Iowa. The program promotes strategic tree planting projects on public property to encourage reduced energy usage in …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 8, 2025
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Corn association launching fifth Consider Corn Challenge

The National Corn Growers Association is launching its fifth iteration of the Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable market demand.

“Biobased …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 8, 2025
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Economic indicators result in mixed reporting for Midwest region

Creighton University has released its Mid-America Business Conditions Index, which reached a 20-month high in March, and its Business Confidence Index, which was low, offering mixed signals for the Midwest economy.

The Mid-America Business Conditions …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 8, 2025
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Public invited to suggest locations for new Monopoly: Des Moines Edition

A Des Moines edition of the Monopoly board game will be released later this year, Top Trumps, a board game and card company announced April 1. “Monopoly: Des Moines Edition” will feature Des Moines businesses, …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 8, 2025