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Ankeny council considers expansion agreement with Mrs. Clark’s

Mrs. Clark’s Foods plans to expand its facility in Ankeny by 90,000-100,000 square feet to increase its production capacity. The Ankeny City Council is scheduled to consider a development agreement for the expansion during its…
By Michael Crumb | Mar 17, 2025
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Iowa Women’s Foundation continues to address the child care crisis in Iowa

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By Macey Shofroth | Mar 14, 2025
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Interactive workforce development map launched for Central Iowa

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Capital Crossroads and the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM Workforce Collaborative have launched the Capital Crossroads Workforce Development Ecosystem Map, which offers a visual representation of workforce …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 13, 2025
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SBA’s new Made in America initiative aims to cut $100B in regulation costs

U.S. Small Business Administration officials announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, designed to reduce red tape and regulatory costs, as well as offer resources to manufacturers.

As part of the Made in America Manufacturing …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 12, 2025
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Main Street Iowa communities note private investment milestones

Seven Main Street Iowa communities have reached private funding benchmarks, the Iowa Economic Development Authority recently announced.

The Main Street Iowa program provides funding, technical support and resources to improve commercial districts throughout the state. …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025
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IEDA board approves contract for N.W. Iowa disaster recovery

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved entering a contract not to exceed $136,000 with Virginia-based ICF Incorporated LLC to help with flood recovery in …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 11, 2025
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Partnership opens registration for 2025 intern connection program

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the 2025 dates for its intern professional development series, DSM Intern Connection. The series aims to connect college-age interns with community leaders and executives, as well as opportunities …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 10, 2025
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IWD reemployment program receives national award

The American Institute for Full Employment (AIFE) has named Iowa Workforce Development as the recipient of its 2024 Full Employment Award. The national award is given each year to one or more states or individuals …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 10, 2025
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For now, restaurants absorbing high cost of eggs

The graph above shows the average monthly price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. since January 2023, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics.

About three months ago, …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 7, 2025
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Mid-America Conditions Index climbs again in February

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The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index is once again above the growth-neutral rate of 50.0. The index, an economic indicator for a nine-state region including Iowa, reached 52.0 in …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 6, 2025