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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates to host international ESG summit in June

The Hu Valuation Summit will be held at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates from June 10 to 12. The event will bring analysts, investors and policymakers together to apply the Human impact unit …

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4 Iowa companies rank on Inc. Regionals list

Four Iowa companies were ranked on the 2024 Inc. Regional’s Midwest list of 172 businesses that were ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and …

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Rasmussen Group announces acquisition of Ideal Ready Mix, L&W Quarries

Rasmussen Group has acquired Ideal Ready Mix Co. and L&W Quarries, the companies announced recently. The acquisition was completed on Feb. 23.

According to a news release, Ideal Ready Mix and L&W Quarries are subsidiaries …

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New upscale steakhouse opening this spring in West Des Moines

Prime & Providence, an upscale steakhouse, will open at 595 S. 60th St. in West Des Moines this spring. The restaurant will seat up to 190 people in its restaurant, lounge and private dining room.…
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Can pickleball be profitable at Merle Hay?

Kris Miller was a Division I gymnast who struggled to find an outlet for her competitive nature and athleticism after her career ended decades ago. Then she found pickleball.

“Through most of my adult years, …

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Business Analytics Symposium returns to downtown Des Moines on April 2

Iowa State University announced that “Business Analytics in the Era of AI” will be the theme for this year’s Business Analytics Symposium, hosted by the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business. The event will …

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A Closer Look: Kaity Patchett

Kaity Patchett’s first week as executive director of the Central Iowa region’s Capital Crossroads initiative was “appropriately overwhelming and extremely exciting.”

The 35-year-old said she is meeting key players and taking a deep dive into …

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EO Johnson acquires Koch Office Group’s business tech division

EO Johnson Business Technologies, a Wausau, Wis.-based supplier of office print and copier equipment, finalized the acquisition of Koch Office Group’s Des Moines and Cedar Rapids locations on Feb. 1. The acquisition will bring all …

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Storey Kenworthy | Workspace announces leadership transition and succession plan

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Family-owned office products and furnishings dealership Storey Kenworthy | Workspace announced that Ryan Boyington has been promoted to president, effective Jan. 1, and now oversees all day-to-day operations. The move is part of …

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Lashier Group acquires Des Moines window film and tint provider

Lashier Group, which owns Lashier Graphics and Signs in Grimes, announced it has acquired the Des Moines-based window film and tint company Solar Solutions. Founded in 2000, Solar Solutions provides five categories of products: solar, …