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Simpson names Handley acting president

Simpson College board of trustees chair Terry Handley has been named the college’s acting president after the unexpected death of President Jay Byers on April 17. Handley, a 2009 Simpson alumnus, joined the college’s board in 2015 and has served as its chair since 2021. He retired as president and CEO of Casey’s General Stores Inc. in 2019,…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 22, 2025
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Nonprofit arts and culture groups watching for potential executive orders

Statewide nonprofit and arts and culture groups are saying executive orders could be signed as early as today, possibly affecting how they operate. The anticipated executive orders may involve federal funding cuts and increased scrutiny of nonprofit activity.    The Department of Government Efficiency sent a notice on April 2 to many arts and culture groups,…
By Gigi Wood | Apr 22, 2025
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2025 Healthiest State Annual Award winners announced

The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards. The winners were recognized during a ceremony at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for their efforts to improve the physical, social and mental well-being of their students, patients, employees and fellow Iowans. Each winner was awarded a monetary prize…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 22, 2025
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Iowa Farm Bureau awards 106 scholarships to current and future college students

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This includes 27 first-time recipients and 76 students who had their IFBF scholarships renewed for 2025. The scholarships total almost $264,000. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, or…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 22, 2025
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Indianola council selects next city manager

Jacob Meshke has been hired as Indianola’s city manager. The city council on Monday approved an employment agreement with Meshke, who currently is deputy city manager in Brookings, S.D. Meshke, who will be paid $195,000 annually, begins his new role May 28. He replaces Benjamin Reeves, who resigned in December to become city manager for…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 22, 2025
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Rural Mainstreet Index drops to 40.0, bankers support tariffs

The Rural Mainstreet Index, produced by economists at Creighton University, is down for the 19th of the past 20 months. The index dipped below growth neutral in April, according to the report’s monthly survey of bank leaders in rural states of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and energy. The region’s overall reading for April…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 22, 2025
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Byers’ celebration of life set for Friday

A celebration of life for Jay Byers will be held on Friday, his family has announced. The Simpson College president and past president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership died unexpectedly on April 17. He was 54. The celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. at Hoyt Sherman Place. In lieu of flowers, memorial…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 21, 2025
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Mind & Spirit Counseling Center announces 2025 Women Helping Women event

Mind & Spirit Counseling Center announced the 27th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon, scheduled for May 2 at the Meadows Events Center at Prairie Meadows. The event aims to bring together community leaders, mental health advocates and supporters to explore social media’s impact on mental health. Part of the luncheon will be a panel discussion,…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 21, 2025