In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.

Principal top employer for women
Principal Financial Group Inc. has earned the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women. Learn more 

Flat wages
Iowa’s slow growth in jobs has not been matched by better pay, the Iowa Policy Project reported. Learn more

ISU, UI pact on research
Iowa State University and the University of Iowa plan to team up on bioscience research. Learn more

East Grand injuries decline
The number of traffic accidents causing injuries along a revamped stretch of East Grand Avenue fell 58 percent after the street was changed. Learn more

Mercy to add mental health beds
Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines will be adding 100 mental health beds in Iowa. Learn more