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Nominations open for 2025 Legends in Manufacturing awards
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Legends in Manufacturing Awards. These awards honor up to four outstanding leaders in Iowa’s manufacturing community who have …
Read MoreTippie appoints new associate dean of graduate and professional programs
The University of Iowa has announced Erin Nelson, associate professor of practice in management and entrepreneurship, has been named the new associate dean of graduate and professional programs for the Tippie College of Business. The …
Read MoreIowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly in May
The Iowa Department of Revenue has released its Iowa Leading Indicators Index for May.
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 107.1 in May from 106.9 in April. The …
Read MoreDMPS announces new leaders for 2025-26 school year
Des Moines Public Schools has announced eight new leadership appointments for the 2025-2026 school year, filling positions in both central office and school leadership. The new leaders include Josie Lewis as chief of talent and …
Read More2025 innovationIOWA Magazine out now
The Business Record’s 2025 innovationIOWA Magazine was unveiled at our annual innovationIOWA event Thursday in Des Moines.
We posed a question to several successful Iowa innovators: How did you get there?
We asked them to …
Read More2025 Reignite CommUNITY awards announced
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its fifth annual Reignite CommUNITY awards, recognizing nine individuals and organizations, including Mazahir Smith, Isaiah Poe, OneVoice DSM, Will Keeps, Val Veiock, Holmes …
Read MoreDes Moines Menace selected to host first two rounds of USL League Two playoffs
The Des Moines Menace have announced the team has been selected as a host team for the first two rounds of the 2025 USL League Two playoffs. Thirty-two teams have qualified for the single elimination-style …
Read MoreIowa Department of Education announces state partnership with National Math Stars
The Iowa Department of Education has announced a first-in-the-nation statewide partnership with National Math Stars to support mathematically gifted students. The department invited 764 third-graders who scored in the top 2% statewide to apply for …
Read MoreThe Mutual Group laying off 34 people
The Mutual Group, located at 1111 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines, has announced that it will lay off 34 people, effective Aug. 8. The company launched in late 2023 by Bain Capital Insurance with …
Read MoreIowans for Tax Relief Foundation names new executive vice president
The Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation has named Ashleigh Hackel as its new executive vice president. In her new role, Hackel will oversee daily operations, lead internal teams and manage the foundation’s fundraising and development …
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