Archive for August 2023
Going east: Maple Studios announces Quad Cities location
Maple Studios …
Read MoreRewatch the 2023 Manufacturing Forecast
Iowa’s economy is resilient, but challenges remain over labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflation. During its Manufacturing Forecast, the Business Record discussed how manufacturing and Iowa’s economy are faring and looked ahead to 2024. …
Read MoreLocal senior living leader receives national award
Brodey Hanson, executive director of the Bridges at Ankeny, was named the 2023 recipient of the AHCA Leader of the Year Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. “This …
Read MoreMercy College, Loras announce nursing partnership
Mercy College of Health Sciences and Loras College in Dubuque are partnering to offer a new three-plus-one program that provides an opportunity for students to earn two degrees in four years: a bachelor’s degree from …
Read MoreState expands support for CDL training to community colleges
Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced a new Iowa CDL infrastructure grant that will provide $5 million in funding to support CDL programs at Iowa community colleges that train individuals who are working on obtaining their …
Read MoreRepublic Cos. opening HVAC, electrical distribution center in Grimes
Republic Cos., a long-time Iowa electrical and mechanical distributor headquartered in Davenport, is expanding its operations to Grimes, the company announced.
The company is opening a distribution center and state-of-the-art HVAC and electrical training facility …
Health Care Trends and Leaders 2023
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Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Letter from Knox
Knox and Becky Craig. Submitted photo
My father-in-law, Knox Craig, was a gifted letter writer.
Knox grew up in Oregon and graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in English in 1942.
He …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Jeremy Parsons
Jeremy Parsons grew up around fairs. His dad was a county fair board president. He was involved in Future Farmers of America as a student, spending time around the Decatur County Fair. Parsons also spent …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of August 11
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 …
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