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Dupaco Foundation launches renewable college scholarship program

The Dupaco Foundation, a private foundation associated with Dupaco Community Credit Union, has announced a new renewable college scholarship program. Ten $4,000 scholarships will be awarded in increments of $1,000 per year to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university. Additionally, Dupaco will award 10 $2,000 scholarships in increments of…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 6, 2025
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$10 million in assistance proposed for downtown Des Moines project

The proposed project to renovate the Financial Center would receive up to $10 million in financial assistance from the city of Des Moines under a proposal scheduled to be voted on by a city board on Tuesday. Landmark Capital, which owns the 25-story Financial Center at 606/666 Walnut St., is converting half of the building’s…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 6, 2025
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Two Men and a Truck Des Moines franchise announces new leadership

The Des Moines location of Two Men and a Truck, a franchised moving company, has announced five new owners, Tyler Whalen, Justin Tangeman and brothers Curtis, Kevin and Steve Newman. All Iowa natives, the new owners have operated franchises in 11 cities across the country. “We’re thrilled to bring our expertise and commitment to service back…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 6, 2025
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Smithsonian traveling exhibition comes to Newton

The Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition “Spark! Places of Innovation” is on display at Legacy Plaza in Newton until Jan. 30. The exhibition, part of the Museum on Main Street program, highlights how small towns across the United States have harnessed innovation to overcome challenges and revitalize their neighborhoods. It will feature stories from over 30…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 3, 2025
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One more thing with retired news anchor, journalist and Central College alumnus Harry Smith

When I interviewed Harry Smith in October on the Central College campus in Pella, the focus was his class on curiosity he was teaching at his alma mater. But naturally, the conversation turned to story upon story of his 40-year career in journalism including his time as an anchor and reporter for NBC News and CBS News….
By Mike Mendenhall | Jan 3, 2025
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Vibrant Insurance Group acquires Donaghy Kempton Insurors

West Des Moines-based insurance agency Vibrant Insurance Group announced Jan. 1 it has acquired Donaghy Kempton Insurors (DKI), formerly located in north Des Moines. DKI, which was formed in 1975 and owned by Joel Donaghy, has moved its operations and employees to Vibrant’s corporate offices and the company is now operating as Vibrant Insurance Group….
By Business Record Staff | Jan 3, 2025
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Creighton Business Conditions Index below growth-neutral for seventh time in 2024

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index fell below growth-neutral for the seventh time in 2024, sinking to 48.7 in December from November’s 49.6. The index, covering a nine-state region from Minnesota to Arkansas, ranges from 0 to 100, with a score of 50 representing growth-neutral. “Manufacturers in the nation and region continue to shed…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 3, 2025
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The Elbert Files: Iowa’s new No. 2

My friend K.C. was admiring Deborah Butterfield’s two spectral horses in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The statues are bronze castings of pieces of wood you might find on a beach – assorted tree limbs and boards that were tossed about in the surf. Butterfield assembles the random scraps into magnificent looking horses….
By Dave Elbert | Jan 3, 2025