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Third-quarter Iowa banking report released

Iowa banks reported an increase in loans and deposits in 2024’s third quarter, information released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. shows.

“Although Iowa banks are experiencing modestly increasing loan balances, average net interest margins …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 17, 2024
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Nominations for 2025 Young Women’s Resource Center leadership award now open

Nominations for the Young Women’s Resource Center 2025 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award are open now through Jan. 10. The award honors a local leader who is dedicated to enhancing the lives of girls and …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 17, 2024
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Ankeny City Council appoints Bentz mayor

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The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to appoint council member Bobbi Bentz to serve as the next mayor of Ankeny. She was sworn in following the vote.

Former mayor Mark Holm resigned from …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 17, 2024
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Cournoyer appointed Iowa’s next lieutenant governor

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the appointment of Chris Cournoyer as Iowa’s 48th lieutenant governor. The announcement comes after former Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg stepped down in September to become the next president and CEO …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 16, 2024
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Amazon opens same-day facility in Ankeny

Amazon Inc. has opened a same-day delivery facility at 6910 S.E. Four Mile Drive in Ankeny. The photo above shows the exterior of the Ankeny facility. Below: The interior of an Amazon same-day facility. Photos…
By Business Record Staff | Dec 16, 2024
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Hubbell opens Edencrest senior living facility in Pleasant Hill

Hubbell Realty Co. has completed Edencrest at Pleasant Hill, its ninth senior living community in the Des Moines area.

The $17 million development has 70 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment homes, 44 of which are …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 16, 2024
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Partnership receives regional awards for Spark DSM, marketing campaign

The Greater Des Moines Partnership received two awards at the 2024 Mid-America Economic Development Council’s annual Economic Development Awards. The Mid-America EDC is a professional association representing 13 states: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 16, 2024
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Des Moines Art Center announces new senior director of people and culture

The Des Moines Art Center has announced the appointment of Cindy Gerjets as senior director of people and culture, effective Dec. 18. In her new role, Gerjets will serve as a member of the Art …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 13, 2024
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Two Iowa State professors elected to National Academy of Inventors

The National Academy of Inventors announced Tuesday that two Iowa State University professors have been selected for its 2024 class of fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.

Matt Darr, the John Deere …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 13, 2024
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On the Move: Week of Dec. 13

Sam Stephen
Des Moines Playhouse
Hired as technical director of audio/visual
sstephen@dmplayhouse.com

Gavin Houchins-McCallum
Des Moines Playhouse
Hired as house manager
housemanager@dmplayhouse.com

Tess Meggison
Des Moines Playhouse
Hired as house manager
housemanager@dmplayhouse.com

Jake Skarin
Des …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 13, 2024