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Rural Iowa growth funding awarded to 2 cities, 2 counties

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $40,000 in grants to support growth in two rural towns and two counties: Imogene in southwest Iowa, Sibley in the northwest, Calhoun County in northwest Iowa, and northeastern Jackson County. The funding is from the Empower Rural Iowa Initiative’s Building Ownership & Organization by Strengthening Teams (BOOST) program. BOOST is…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 4, 2025
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Reynolds announces members of Iowa DOGE task force

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that the new Iowa DOGE Task Force held its first meeting that day, and she released a list of task force members. Reynolds had announced the new Department of Government Efficiency task force in her Condition of the State address in January. Its goals are to maximize return on taxpayer investment, leverage…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 4, 2025
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Navigating the future: Principal’s Deanna Strable on leadership in an evolving world

“Leadership in the future will require not only a sound strategic plan but also the ability to focus, drive growth and empower our team to serve our customer.”  – Deanna Strable, president and CEO,  Principal Financial Group In a world marked by relentless technological advancement, shifting customer expectations and complex global connections, the demand for…
By Suzanna de Baca | Apr 4, 2025
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A Closer Look: Travis Mansfield

When developers unveiled details of the proposed regional shopping center in southeast Des Moines in 1972, they called it Army Post Plaza. By fall of 1975, when the center opened, its name had been changed to Southridge Mall. Now, nearly 50 years after the mall opened at 1111 E. Army Post Road, part of its…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Apr 4, 2025
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What they’re checking out: Week of Apr. 4

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 4, 2025
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On the Move: Week of April 4

By Business Record Staff | Apr 4, 2025
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Kimberly Baeth launching Cutting Edge Success

Entrepreneur Kimberly Baeth is launching her new venture, Cutting Edge Success, which aims to help businesses scale and achieve long-term growth through consulting, marketing services and leadership development. Baeth is launching the company after selling Golden Openings, an event business she founded in 1997, in November 2024. Cutting Edge Success will focus on public speaking, business growth…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 3, 2025
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State treasurer returns unclaimed money to YMCA of Greater Des Moines

State Treasurer Roby Smith has presented a check from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to the YMCA of Greater Des Moines for $5,112.08 in unclaimed funds owed to the organization, a news release said. The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is the state’s program for reuniting lost funds with individuals and businesses in Iowa. Money and other…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 3, 2025