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2025 Reignite CommUNITY awards announced

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its fifth annual Reignite CommUNITY awards, recognizing nine individuals and organizations, including Mazahir Smith, Isaiah Poe, OneVoice DSM, Will Keeps, Val Veiock, Holmes …

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The Mutual Group laying off 34 people

The Mutual Group, located at 1111 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines, has announced that it will lay off 34 people, effective Aug. 8. The company launched in late 2023 by Bain Capital Insurance with …

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Valley West Mall new owner to be known soon

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State of the City luncheon Thursday at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Photo by Gigi Wood

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce …

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Winnebago announces consolidation, layoffs

Winnebago Industries’ motorhome division announced Wednesday that it plans to consolidate its Iowa operations and lay off more than 100 employees.

The company operates four facilities in Iowa in Forest City, Lake Mills, Charles City …

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WDM Chamber announces two staff promotions

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the promotion of Everett Mullican and Meredith Murphy. Mullican has been promoted to marketing and communications manager and Murphy now serves as director of future workforce. …

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Woodard discusses Iowa DOGE idea to reduce number of counties

In a recent interview, the Business Record sat down with Andrea Woodard, executive director of the Iowa State Association of Counties. Among other topics, we asked her about the Iowa DOGE Task Force’s idea to …

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Six Iowa towns selected for 2025 Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop

The Iowa State University College of Design will host the second Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop July 9–10 on Iowa State’s campus. The two-day event will bring together six mayors from across the state to discuss …

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FedEx lays off 84 in Des Moines

FedEx has submitted its required documentation announcing the mass layoff of 84 people at its 700 S.W. Ninth St. facility, effective June 30. FedEx officials announced the layoffs to the public Monday, saying the layoffs are part …

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Iowa Business Council members expect flat growth, for the moment

Chart courtesy of Iowa Business Council

The Iowa Business Council today released its latest member poll, the second quarter Economic Outlook Survey, which sits at 57.41, an increase of 0.27 points from the previous survey, …

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70-plus organizations relaunch Business for Federal Research Funding Coalition

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City and Quad Cities Chamber are a few of more than 70 chambers of commerce and business organizations in over 30 states to relaunch …

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