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IEDA approves tax credits for JBS USA Foods’ Perry production facility

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved more than $12 million in assistance for a company that wants to build a facility to make sausage in Perry, creating more than 300 jobs.

The IEDA board …
By Michael Crumb | Jun 20, 2025
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Greater Des Moines Partnership announces two promotions

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the promotion of two team members. Courtney Shaw has been promoted to chief communications and engagement officer. In this role, she will continue to oversee the Partnership’s communications …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 18, 2025
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West Des Moines to conduct special census

The city of West Des Moines this summer is conducting a partial special census to get a more accurate count of its population in growing parts of the city. Residents in areas that will be …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 16, 2025
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Rural industrial development gets boost from state

Five rural Iowa development projects will receive grant funding to help develop project-ready industrial sites. The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Thursday that $133,528 in matching funds will be doled out through the Iowa Rural Certified Site Initiative, …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025
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Iowa Leading Indicators Index up in April

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 106.9 (100=1999) in April from 106.8 in March (0.1%). The monthly diffusion index increased to 56.3 in April from 50.0 in March. The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 6, 2025
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West Des Moines Leadership Academy graduates class and breaks fundraising record

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the graduation of the 2025 West Des Moines Leadership Academy. During the nine-month program, participants built leadership skills through hands-on learning, critical thinking and a community …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 6, 2025
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Energizing the corridor: Ankeny council OKs South Ankeny Corridor Revitalization Plan

This map, provided by the city of Ankeny, shows the area along South Ankeny Boulevard that will be addressed by a plan to revitalize the corridor between Oralabor Road and First Street.

The Ankeny City …
By Michael Crumb | Jun 5, 2025
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Iowa launches new unemployment system

Iowa’s new system for filing an unemployment insurance claim is now live at iowaworks.gov, Iowa Workforce Development announced. For the first time, Iowans can file a claim, participate in reemployment activities and look for a …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 4, 2025
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Iowa manufacturing exports decline in Q1, index volatile

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The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index economic indicator was released today, noting volatility, higher prices and overall weak numbers for the first quarter of 2025.

Produced by economists at …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 4, 2025
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Google announces initiative to increase electrical workers in Iowa

Google on Friday held a media event at its newest Iowa data center campus, an over-400-acre site in Big Cedar Industrial Park in southwest Cedar Rapids. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds was one of the speakers…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 2, 2025