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Iowa Business Council finds increased optimism in Q4 Economic Outlook Survey

The Iowa Business Council’s fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2024 shows an increase in optimism from IBC members with an overall economic outlook index of 65.63, up 8.96 points from the previous quarter. That is above the historical average for the survey of 60.46, according to a news release.The report measures IBC member expectations for…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 9, 2025
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Broadlawns appoints Jonathan Brendemuehl as foundation director

Broadlawns Medical Center has appointed Jonathan Brendemuehl as the new director of the Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation, effective Jan. 6. The nonprofit foundation secures funding for programs, services and capital projects that aim to enhance patient care, support innovation in health care delivery and benefit patients and families. Brendemuehl most recently served as director of communications for Des Moines Performing Arts and brings experience in…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 9, 2025
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Fareway to purchase two Brothers Market locations

Fareway Stores Inc. has agreed to purchase two Brothers Market locations in eastern Iowa, one  in Denver and the other in Lisbon. The transaction is expected to close in March, when both locations will close for several months for renovations, according to a news release. “For over a decade, Brothers Market has been proud to…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 9, 2025
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Remembering Carter, his impact on Habitat for Humanity

In October 2019, former President Jimmy Carter fell in his home in Plains, Ga., banging his forehead. The injury resulted in 14 stitches and bruising around Carter’s left eye. Carter, who was 95 at the time, didn’t let the injury stop him from taking part in the annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project with…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 9, 2025
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Meals from the Heartland to host two MLK Day food packaging events

Meals from the Heartland announced it will host meal packaging events on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20. Events will be held at the Meals from the Heartland packaging center in West Des Moines and Polk County River Place in Des Moines. A total of 655 volunteers are needed at both locations. For more…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 8, 2025
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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative accepting 2025 annual awards nominations

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is accepting nominations for the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards now until 5 p.m. Jan. 29. Categories for the awards include Workplace, K-12 School, Early Care, Health Care, Individual and Youth. Self nominations are allowed. “The Annual Awards seek to recognize the extraordinary work of our workplaces, schools, early care…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 8, 2025
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State announces $3.4 million in grants for new education apprenticeships

Iowa Workforce Development and Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday the second round of grants from the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) Program. The $3.4 million in grants will support 11 K-12 schools in developing 68 new teacher and paraeducator apprentices, a news release said. Awarded districts demonstrated a high need for additional certified teachers based on the openings…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 8, 2025
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Invision merges with Florida architectural firm

Invision Architecture has merged with RDB Design Associates, an architecture and interior design firm in Jacksonville, Fla., the company announced in a news release. The move will give Invision its first office outside of Iowa and is a major step in its expansion strategy, the company said. Invision, with offices in Des Moines and Waterloo, has…
By Business Record Staff | Jan 8, 2025