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State ag department moves out of Wallace building

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship hosted a reception on Thursday as the department moves out of the Henry A. Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. Ninth St. The Wallace building, with its gold-tinted reflective windows, has had several structural and maintenance issues since its construction in the late 1970s. The building is set…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025

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National debate tournament to bring 10,000 people to Des Moines next week

The National Speech and Debate Association, based in West Des Moines, will host the world’s largest academic competition, the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament, next week in Des Moines. Students will compete June 15-20. “We are extremely proud to be hosting nearly 7,200 of the brightest young minds and future leaders in our home state,” J….

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025

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Hubbell holding charity golf classic Aug. 21

Hubbell Realty Co. has announced the 2025 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic will be held on Aug. 21 at Woodland Hills Golf Course. This year, the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter, Easterseals Iowa and On With Life will benefit from the proceeds raised during the double-shotgun golfing event. In 2023, Hubbell raised $60,000 during the one-day…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025

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Principal Financial Group wins 2025 CSO Award

Principal Financial Group has been named a 2025 Chief Security Officer Award winner for its digital ID verification authentication project. The CSO Awards recognize organizations for security projects and initiatives demonstrating outstanding business value and thought leadership, a news release said. The digital ID project replaces traditional authentication with advanced biometric authentication for online account…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025

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Rural industrial development gets boost from state

Five rural Iowa development projects will receive grant funding to help develop project-ready industrial sites. The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Thursday that $133,528 in matching funds will be doled out through the Iowa Rural Certified Site Initiative, a competitive grant program. Funding will help due diligence activities required for site certification, an important factor when attracting new…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025

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Pugel announces retirement from DMACC board

Des Moines Area Community College’s longest-serving board president Joe Pugel has announced his retirement and resignation from the DMACC Board of Trustees. His last official day at the college will be June 16. Pugel joined the board in 1997 and he was elected chair each year since 2003. Under his guidance, DMACC has maintained the…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025

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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

State ag department moves out of Wallace building

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship hosted a reception on Thursday as the department moves out of the Henry A. Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. Ninth St. The Wallace building, with its gold-tinted reflective windows, has had several structural and maintenance issues since its construction in the late 1970s. The building is set…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025

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debate

National debate tournament to bring 10,000 people to Des Moines next week

The National Speech and Debate Association, based in West Des Moines, will host the world’s largest academic competition, the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament, next week in Des Moines. Students will compete June 15-20. “We are extremely proud to be hosting nearly 7,200 of the brightest young minds and future leaders in our home state,” J….

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025

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Small colleges partner to form Great Plains Entrepreneurial Consortium to help entrepreneurship flourish in Iowa

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Taylored Expressions grows crafting business in Ankeny

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Des Moines Heritage Trust releases 7 most endangered buildings list

Two former schools, prominent downtown apartments and what is known as the oldest tavern in…

By Michael Crumb | Jun 10, 2025

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David Spalding stepping down as dean of ISU’s business college

David Spalding has tried to retire twice during his professional career. Both times, “I failed,”…

By Kathy A. Bolten | Jun 13, 2025

On the Move: Week of June 13

Wes NordquistAvaila BankPromoted to market presidentwnordquist@availa.bank Alexis BriggsIndigo LivingHired as leasing consultantalexis.briggs@hubbellrealty.com Robbi BoggessIndigo LivingPromoted…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025

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Taylored Expressions grows crafting business in Ankeny

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By Gigi Wood | Jun 13, 2025

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Des Moines Heritage Trust releases 7 most endangered buildings list

Two former schools, prominent downtown apartments and what is known as the oldest tavern in…

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David Spalding stepping down as dean of ISU’s business college

David Spalding has tried to retire twice during his professional career. Both times, “I failed,”…

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Bits and bites from DMDC 2025

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to go on my first Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC trip to Washington, D.C. It was a quick but memorable two days taking in sights and meeting some of the more than 160 attendees. One thing I kept thinking about throughout was how the trip was, in a…

By Sarah Diehn | May 30, 2025

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On Leadership: The silent crisis: Why leaders must tackle mental health stigma

This is part of an ongoing series on mental health and leadership. Mental health struggles are quietly shaping the modern workplace. Behind polished resumes and team meetings lie stories of anxiety, depression, burnout and loss – often shared only in whispers, if at all. In my own life, I’ve seen the toll increase even in…

By Suzanna de Baca | Jun 13, 2025

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Taylored Expressions grows crafting business in Ankeny

Cupcakes were all the rage back in the early aughts, made popular by TV shows like “Sex and the City,” which highlighted New York City’s Magnolia Bakery. The height of the cupcake trend was 2008 — when the economy soured, cupcakes were an affordable luxury. That’s when crafting blogger Taylor VanBruggen began producing her “Cuppy”…

By Gigi Wood | Jun 13, 2025

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Ames looks to take already vibrant downtown to the next level

Ames is undertaking a revamp of its downtown, hoping to take what leaders say is an already vibrant district to the next level. The downtown vision plan put together by Ames Main Street and signed off on by the city council is a working document that is the result of several years of work, said…

By Michael Crumb | Jun 6, 2025

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A Closer Look: Nathan Simpson

As Primary Health Care moves forward with its third CEO in 43 years of existence and first new one in 24 years, Nathan Simpson is projecting continuity for the nonprofit community health center in Des Moines. “To have that kind of legacy and then switch to a new CEO, I felt it was really important…

By Kyle Heim | May 30, 2025

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What they’re checking out: Week of May 30

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 | May 30, 2025

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Bits and bites from DMDC 2025

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to go on my first Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC trip to Washington, D.C. It was a quick but memorable two days taking in sights and meeting some of the more than 160 attendees. One thing I kept thinking about throughout was how the trip was, in a…

By Sarah Diehn | May 30, 2025

Suzanna de Baca column graphic

On Leadership: The silent crisis: Why leaders must tackle mental health stigma

This is part of an ongoing series on mental health and leadership. Mental health struggles are quietly shaping the modern workplace. Behind polished resumes and team meetings lie stories of anxiety, depression, burnout and loss – often shared only in whispers, if at all. In my own life, I’ve seen the toll increase even in…

By Suzanna de Baca | Jun 13, 2025

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Annual Real Estate Magazine

The Business Record’s Annual Real Estate magazine provides market analysis, detailed listing information and showcases leaders within the industry.

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Book of Lists

Des Moines Business Record’s Book of Lists is the definitive resource guide for business professionals in the Central Iowa area. The book includes over 70 lists from a variety of industries, profiles of local leaders, Central Iowa Market Facts and a community calendar.

Spotlight

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Annual Real Estate Magazine

The Business Record’s Annual Real Estate magazine provides market analysis, detailed listing information and showcases leaders within the industry.

BOL BR Web Spotlight

Book of Lists

Des Moines Business Record’s Book of Lists is the definitive resource guide for business professionals in the Central Iowa area. The book includes over 70 lists from a variety of industries, profiles of local leaders, Central Iowa Market Facts and a community calendar.

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On Leadership

Commentary on strategies and actions to foster great workplaces and communities from columnist Suzanna de Baca, CEO of Story Board Advisors and former CEO of BPC.

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On Leadership: The silent crisis: Why leaders must tackle mental health stigma

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By Suzanna de Baca | Jun 13, 2025

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Taylored Expressions grows crafting business in Ankeny

Cupcakes were all the rage back in the…

By Gigi Wood | Jun 13, 2025

Toliver

Ames looks to take already vibrant downtown to the next level

Ames is undertaking a revamp of its downtown,…

By Michael Crumb | Jun 6, 2025

CL Nathan Simpson

A Closer Look: Nathan Simpson

As Primary Health Care moves forward with its…

By Kyle Heim | May 30, 2025

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What they’re checking out: Week of May 30

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the…

By Business Record Staff | May 30, 2025

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Bits and bites from DMDC 2025

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to…

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National debate tournament to bring 10,000 people to Des Moines next week

The National Speech and Debate Association, based in West Des Moines, will host the world’s largest academic competition, the 2025 National Speech…

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Hubbell holding charity golf classic Aug. 21

Hubbell Realty Co. has announced the 2025 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic will be held on Aug. 21 at Woodland…

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Principal Financial Group wins 2025 CSO Award

Principal Financial Group has been named a 2025 Chief Security Officer Award winner for its digital ID verification authentication project….

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David Spalding stepping down as dean of ISU’s business college

David Spalding has tried to retire twice during his professional career. Both times, “I failed,” said Spalding, who is stepping…

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Small colleges partner to form Great Plains Entrepreneurial Consortium to help entrepreneurship flourish in Iowa

Paula Kueter doesn’t just want students to stay in Iowa after college. She wants them to have the network and…

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On Leadership: The silent crisis: Why leaders must tackle mental health stigma

This is part of an ongoing series on mental health and leadership. Mental health struggles are quietly shaping the modern…

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Taylored Expressions grows crafting business in Ankeny

Cupcakes were all the rage back in the early aughts, made popular by TV shows like “Sex and the City,”…

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Medicap Pharmacy introduces 24/7 prescription pickup

Medicap Pharmacy announced the launch of its new Pharmaself24 automated prescription pickup kiosk. Pharmaself24 is a secure, self-service prescription pickup…

ISU veterinary college receives $5 million gift for facility expansion

Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a $5 million gift commitment from ISU alumni Scott and Angie…

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Drake launches master’s program in Montessori education for DMPS teachers

Drake University has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Montessori Education program that is designed to support…

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Reynolds signs PBM regulations into law

Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law Senate File 383, which will regulate and cut costs associated with pharmacy benefit managers, or…

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Agribusiness leader shares insights from legislative session

New Agribusiness Association of Iowa CEO Julie Kenney sat down with the Business Record this week to talk about her new position,…

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National debate tournament to bring 10,000 people to Des Moines next week

The National Speech and Debate Association, based in West Des Moines, will host the world’s largest academic competition, the 2025 National Speech…

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Hubbell holding charity golf classic Aug. 21

Hubbell Realty Co. has announced the 2025 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic will be held on Aug. 21 at Woodland…

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Principal Financial Group wins 2025 CSO Award

Principal Financial Group has been named a 2025 Chief Security Officer Award winner for its digital ID verification authentication project….

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David Spalding stepping down as dean of ISU’s business college

David Spalding has tried to retire twice during his professional career. Both times, “I failed,” said Spalding, who is stepping…

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Small colleges partner to form Great Plains Entrepreneurial Consortium to help entrepreneurship flourish in Iowa

Paula Kueter doesn’t just want students to stay in Iowa after college. She wants them to have the network and…

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On Leadership: The silent crisis: Why leaders must tackle mental health stigma

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