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IBEV acquisition to be complete June 30

KEG 1 Iowa has acquired Iowa Beverage Systems. “The Fleck family has been proud to serve and grow in eastern Iowa for 70 years with great products, good jobs, community involvement, and too many friends to count,” Dudley Fleck, executive vice president at IBEV, said in a press release. “It has been rewarding to partner with IBEV…

By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2025

Iowa Society of CPAs selects new CEO

The Iowa Society of CPAs announced Carrie Steffen will become its next CEO, starting May 19. A committee of current and past ISCPA executive committee board members used a local executive search company to help find a new CEO after Dawn Latham resigned from the position in November. Steffen brings more than 25 years of…

By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2025

Equipment Leasing & Finance revises outlook down

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, a national nonprofit focused on the equipment finance sector, this week published its second-quarter update for 2025, revising expectations downward. According to a press release from the foundation, “the U.S. economic outlook has worsened amid sharp declines in consumer and business sentiment, rapidly rising inflation expectations, and sky-high policy…

By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2025

Kahler named to lead Des Moines Water Works

Amy Kahler has been named the new CEO and general manager of Des Moines Water Works, moving into the role on July 18 when current CEO Ted Corrigan retires. The Des Moines Water Works board of trustees announced the choice of Kahler, who has served as the utility’s chief financial officer, on Thursday. According to a…

By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2025

‘Office property is deteriorating,’ West Bancorporation official says

An official at West Bancorporation Inc. this week raised concerns about the office market, joining others who have noted the increased weakening in the sector. “Office property is deteriorating,” Harlee Olafson, the bank’s chief risk officer and executive vice president, said during Thursday’ first-quarter earnings call. “There is significant office property that is vacant or…

By Kathy A. Bolten | Apr 25, 2025

A closer look: Amy Landrigan

Amy Landrigan gets a bit choked up when speaking about her work as executive director at the Beacon. Serving women and supporting them through trauma and barriers feels like the perfect landing spot for everything she’d hoped to do in her career. “Have you ever had something where it lines up so perfectly with everything…

By Macey Shofroth | Apr 25, 2025

On Leadership: Hard-won wisdom: Leadership for uncertain and turbulent times

Flashback to April 2020. One month into the pandemic, the world stood still. As CEO of BPC, my days were a blur of Zoom calls and frantic news updates. Remote work became the norm, and businesses collectively held their breath, seeking direction amid the chaos. Innovation was no longer optional. It was survival. My leadership…

By Suzanna de Baca | Apr 25, 2025

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By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2025

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