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UPDATED MAP: Find out which manufacturing facilities have closed in Iowa
In the past month, four Iowa manufacturing companies have announced plans to shutter their doors and lay off 144 employees, Iowa WARN notice data shows. The companies that are closing are Superior Tube Products Inc. …
Read MoreWapello manufacturer announces closure, layoffs
Tri-State Envelope, a custom-envelope manufacturer in Wapello, has announced it is closing and laying off 21 people. The announcement was made through the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. Located 50 miles south of Davenport, …
Read MoreWest Bancorporation reports Q3 results, $9.3M net income
West Des Moines-based West Bancorporation reported its third quarter results, noting an increase in net income and loans and a decrease in deposits.
Third-quarter 2025 net income was $9.3 million, compared to $8 million in …
Read MoreBackers of Pro Iowa Soccer Stadium eye additional state funding as Des Moines expands redevelopment district
20th Reggie’s Sleepout to take place at Drake Stadium
The 20th anniversary of Reggie’s Sleepout, a fundraiser organized by the Iowa Homeless Youth Centers, will take place Nov. 1 at Drake Stadium. The overnight event invites participants to sleep outdoors in tents, boxes, or …
Read More2025 World Food Prize Laureate praises Brazilian farmers for use of biologicals
Greystone Manufacturing to lay off 85
An Iowa manufacturer of pallets plans to lay off 85 people. Headquartered in Bettendorf, Greystone Manufacturing reported the layoff through the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. The layoff will take place Oct. 29. Greystone …
Read MoreAthene donates $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity
Athene has announced a $500,000 donation to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity to help expand access to affordable housing for families in Central Iowa. The announcement coincided with Habitat’s annual Key Awards event, where …
Read MoreSHYFT Collective design team acquired by SSOE Group
SSOE Group, a global architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Toldeo, Ohio, announced the acquisition of Des Moines-based SHYFT Collective’s architecture and design team to enhance its service capacity in the Des Moines and Columbus, …
Read Moredsm magazine announces Home Design Award finalists
The Business Record’s sister publication dsm magazine has announced the finalists for the 2026 Home Design Awards, which have been chosen for their exceptional work on recent home projects around the metro. The winners will …
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