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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
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Peoples Co. launches corporate services division

Peoples Co. has announced the launch of a corporate services division to assist owners with large, diverse agricultural portfolios. Since launching, the new division has served multinational corporations on land deals to build, site or liquidate major data centers, renewable energy projects, warehouses, and commercial buildings, a news release said. In launching the division, Peoples Co. has…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 21, 2025
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One-third of Central Iowa households struggle to afford essentials, United Way report finds

The United Way of Central Iowa recently hosted its Live United Celebration, where organization officials shared results of its annual community report on the health of individuals and families in the region. One of the areas of concern for United Way officials this year is the increase in working families unable to pay for basic necessities. Known…
By Gigi Wood | Apr 21, 2025
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Latcham leaving role as Anawim’s president

Cynthia Latcham, Anawim Housing’s president, is leaving the organization at the end of September, the group announced.  Latcham started at Anawim 12 years ago as a program director. She became the group’s executive director in 2020 and was named president in May 2023. She has advanced Anawim’s mission of creating safe, stable and affordable housing…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 21, 2025
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Des Moines Art Center announces new community programs manager

The Des Moines Art Center has announced the appointment of Kelsey Burr as manager of community access programs, effective April 24. According to a news release, Burr brings experience in the fields of art and arts education, nonprofit management, disability advocacy, career development for youth and social and physical well-being. In her new role, Burr will serve as…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 21, 2025
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Greater Dallas County Development Alliance unveils small business grant fund

The Greater Dallas County Development Alliance announced the launch of its small business grant fund, a new initiative focused on supporting local entrepreneurship and small business to stimulate economic growth. The new fund will have an annual funding pool of $10,000. Small businesses operating in a Dallas County community are eligible to apply through May 30. “The…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 21, 2025
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Holmes Murphy shares 2024-25 community impact report

Holmes Murphy has released its community impact report for 2024-25. The report shows the organization gave over 15,000 volunteer hours, directly gave almost $2 million and affected over 400 nonprofits. The Waukee-based insurance broker also raised $644,000 through its United Way campaign, a record amount and 15% increase compared with 2023. “Looking back on 2024,…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 18, 2025