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Lead DSM opens Community Connect program applications

Lead DSM has opened applications for its 2025 Community Connect program, which is a five-session course about self-discovery, according to a news release. Participants, 30 in total, receive a personal mentor to guide them through …

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Report: Iowa companies continue to shed jobs

Iowa companies shed 4,800 jobs in September, the third straight month of losses, data released today from Iowa Workforce Development shows.

Since June, Iowa firms have shed 6,600 jobs, according to the state agency. Iowa’s …

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Former Aflac leader named Tippie’s first executive in residence

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Fred Crawford, the recently retired president and chief operating officer of supplemental health insurance provider Aflac, will be the first executive in residence at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. According …

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Iowa breweries recognized at 2024 Great American Beer Festival

Three Iowa craft breweries and an Iowa craft cidery were awarded medals at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival competition, according to a news release. The festival took place in Denver on Oct. 12, and …

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IEDA approves $23.5M for soccer stadium and global plaza development

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted today to award $23.5 million from the Iowa Reinvestment Act for a pro soccer stadium and global plaza on the former Dico Inc. site near downtown Des Moines. Business…
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What they’re checking out: Week of Oct. 18

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 …

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On the Move: Week of Oct. 18

Brittany Cook
Indigo Living
Hired as property manager
brittany.cook@hubbellrealty.com

Breanna Koehn
Indigo Living
Hired as senior leasing consultant
breanna.koehn@hubbellrealty.cmo

Alica Celeya
Indigo Living
Hired as property manager
alica.celeya@hubbellrealty.com

Jason Schmitz
Highmark Senior Living
Hired as …

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Business Record names Roxanne Conlin the Women of Influence Alum of the Year

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The Business Record has named Roxanne Conlin the first Women of Influence Alum of the Year, a new annual award launched to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Women of Influence.

Conlin was honored …

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Central Iowa Water Works names executive director, takes final steps toward January launch

Tami Madsen

The Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) board of trustees announced this week that it has hired Tami Madsen to be the organization’s executive director beginning Nov. 18.

Madsen’s hiring is the latest step …

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Mercy College and Central College announce joint 3+1 degree program

Mercy College of Health Sciences and Central College announced a new partnership for a 3+1 dual-degree program. The new program enables students to earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Mercy College and a …