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Taylored Expressions grows crafting business in Ankeny

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Why lawn watering is banned in Central Iowa

Simpson College launches three new online programs

Security National Bank establishes third generation of family leadership

Greater Des Moines Partnership announces two promotions

Pin High Sports Bar opening in Norwalk

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Mediacom exec explains role of new network operations center

Mediacom Communications has opened its newest network operations center, completing a multi-year, $15 million investment in West Des Moines. Dozens of employees gathered at the company’s 1600 36th St. facility in West Des Moines near Valley West Mall on Tuesday to celebrate the Hybrid Fiber Coax Network Operations System’s completion. The facility is now fully…

By Gigi Wood | Jun 18, 2025

Why lawn watering is banned in Central Iowa

For the first time, the new regional water utility Central Iowa Water Works implemented a ban on lawn watering on June 12 because nitrate levels of local rivers were in danger of violating federal limits and local treatment plants couldn’t keep up. The federal limit for nitrates in drinking water is 10 parts per million. Central Iowa’s…

By Gigi Wood | Jun 19, 2025

Simpson College launches three new online programs

Simpson College has announced the addition of two majors and one minor to its online programs. The new programs are majors in global management and interactive media and a minor in human resources. All programs will begin this fall. “Both of these new programs offer students important skills that will set them apart in the…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 19, 2025

Security National Bank establishes third generation of family leadership

Security National Bank has announced management changes that establish the third generation of Landen family leadership. James “Jim” Huerter III has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer and James Landen Jr. has been promoted to executive vice president and chief revenue officer. The bank was founded by Clarence “Mickey” Landen Jr….

By Business Record Staff | Jun 19, 2025

Greater Des Moines Partnership announces two promotions

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the promotion of two team members. Courtney Shaw has been promoted to chief communications and engagement officer. In this role, she will continue to oversee the Partnership’s communications and marketing efforts while also taking on leadership of the events team and investor relations work. Alicia Chilton has been…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 18, 2025

Pin High Sports Bar opening in Norwalk

Pin High Sports Bar, which will feature six golf simulators and four duckpin bowling lanes, will open in Norwalk on Friday, the city announced in a news release. The sports bar, located at 1951 E. 18th St. in the SportsPlex Norwalk building, will also have 30 televisions, pool tables, dart boards and other games. Pin…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 18, 2025

Mediacom exec explains role of new network operations center

By Gigi Wood | Jun 18, 2025

Why lawn watering is banned in Central Iowa

By Gigi Wood | Jun 19, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Bits and bites from DMDC 2025

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

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

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Weinhardt Law Firm expands, changes name to Weinhardt & Lantz

Des Moines-based Weinhardt Law Firm has rebranded to Weinhardt & Lantz, a move made as part of the firm’s strategic growth and…

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DART begins process of drafting new network

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is beginning the process of drafting a redesigned network for public transit in…

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Design Engineers opening office in Ankeny’s Prairie Trail

Design Engineers, a regional engineering firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, is opening an office in Ankeny’s Prairie Trail development. The Ankeny…

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Zaxbys eyes Des Moines for future growth

Zaxbys, the Atlanta, Ga.-based chicken tender restaurant, is looking to the Des Moines metro for future expansion, the company’s director…

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Next Phase Development acquires land in southwest Des Moines, plans to build multi-tenant, high-bay warehouse project

West Des Moines-based Next Phase Development LLC has acquired nearly 9 undeveloped acres in a commerce park in southwest Des Moines where…

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Valley Junction to host pride festival

The Historic Valley Junction Foundation and Bing’s will hold Valley Junction Pride, an inclusive family-friendly pride festival on June 29….

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Youth rodeo to bring 1,300 students to Des Moines June 22-28

The 2025 National Junior High Finals Rodeo will take place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds June 22-28. With competitors from…

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Data center leaders share insights on local market

Central Iowa is increasingly a strong fit for tech companies because of the state’s abundant land, low energy costs and…

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Cost-share grants approved for 90 ethanol infrastructure projects

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board has approved an additional 90 cost-share grants to…

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