Posts by jretzlaff
Johnston-Grimes fire district appoints new fire chief
The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District announced it has appointed Percy Coleman as its new fire chief, succeeding Jim Clark, who plans to retire Thursday. Coleman brings 29 years of experience in the Des Moines Fire …
Read More70-plus organizations relaunch Business for Federal Research Funding Coalition
The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City and Quad Cities Chamber are a few of more than 70 chambers of commerce and business organizations in over 30 states to relaunch …
Read MoreReport analyzes potential economic benefits of new hands-free driving law
Iowa’s newly passed hands-free driving law went into effect Tuesday, and a report from Common …
Read MoreSupply managers expect tariffs to push input prices up 7.5% in Q3, Q4 2025
The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index declined 0.3 points in June, going from 51.0 in May to 50.7 in June, which remains above growth neutral.
The index is an economic indicator for the nine-state …
Read MoreWells Fargo Arena officially becomes Casey’s Center
New interior signage was unveiled at Casey’s Center today in …
Read MoreWest Des Moines Leadership Academy 2025-26 class announced
The West Des Moines Leadership Academy has announced 42 leaders who will participate in the program’s 2025-2026 class. The nine-month program aims to guide participants through experiential learning, critical thinking and a community impact project. …
Read MoreIowans’ unemployment benefits to increase July 6
Iowa Workforce Development, as part of its required annual review of unemployment insurance wages, announced the maximum weekly benefit for unemployed Iowans will increase on July 6. Per Iowa law, IWD uses a formula each …
Read MoreFedEx laying off workers as part of long-term strategy
FedEx officials recently announced they will be laying off 84 workers at the company’s 700 S.W. Ninth St. facility in downtown Des Moines. Company officials said the layoffs are part of a multi-year strategy to implement FedEx’s …
Read MoreLetter from the President: Business Record wins multiple national awards from industry association
I am pleased to share that the Business Record received awards in three categories at the recent Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP) 2025 Editorial Excellence Awards.
As a member of AABP, which includes a …
Read MoreLeadership Iowa graduates 40
Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness program offered by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, has announced it graduated 40 participants in its 2024-25 class. A formal graduation ceremony took place on June 12 during the …
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