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Ag research foundation, Ames startup developing avian influenza vaccine for cows

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Genvax Technologies, an animal vaccine startup located in Ames, are investing $278,163 into a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research grant to develop an avian influenza vaccine for dairy cows. The avian influenza type A, or H5N1, virus has spread to dairy cows for the first time, and…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 28, 2025
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Young Women’s Resource Center and Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale team up for fundraiser

YWRC and Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale announced a new partnership to revive a 60-year community book sale fundraiser. Planned Parenthood used to run the book sale before it was taken over by Altoona’s Caring Hands Outreach in December 2023. IBBS eventually became its own nonprofit in May 2024. The sale will return this fall at…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 28, 2025
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Drake opens new Johansen Student Center

Drake University has opened its new Johansen Student Center, the former Morehouse residence hall, that will be a gathering space for more than 150 student-led organizations. The $16.2 million renovation of the building was fully funded by donations to the university’s the Ones campaign, and part of Greg and Cie Johansen’s $28 million gift to Drake, the…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 28, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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