Posts by jretzlaff
Trump’s tariffs buckle markets, bring concern from US ag industry
Global markets reacted swiftly today to President Donald Trump’s decision over the weekend to move forward with his threat to impose tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% levy on …
Read MoreChallenges, opportunities of changes in Iowa’s property tax system
Local governments, developers and the business community are watching to see how changes in the state’s property tax system will affect them and their ability to grow.
The Legislature voted in 2023 to consolidate the …
Read MoreUnited Way of Central Iowa unveils youth violence reduction plan
United Way of Central Iowa has released its Safe & Thriving Youth: Central Iowa’s Youth Violence Reduction Plan after 18 months of collaboration with community members, leaders and organizations. The goal of the plan is …
Read More9 takeaways from 2025 Economic Forecast
At the Business Record’s 2025 Economic Forecast event, panelists shared their thoughts on how they believe Iowa’s economy will perform this year, weighing opportunities and challenges currently facing the local and national economies.
During the …
Read MoreDrake athletics signs with Taymar Sales U. to handle ticket sales and operations
Drake athletics and Taymar Sales U., a North Carolina-based college athletics marketing company, have signed a multiyear agreement for the firm to handle outbound ticket sales and operations for Drake. Mark Waigand, currently the assistant …
Read MoreParticipants of inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute announced
The Iowa Finance Authority and national housing support organization Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), have announced that seven teams, including one in Des Moines, will participate in Iowa’s inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute. The institute is a …
Read MoreUnger to leave DMARC
Matt Unger will step down June 30 as CEO of the Des Moines Area Religious Council after leading the organization through unprecedented growth in food insecurity and navigating the …
Read MoreCareer Ready Collective returning for second year this summer
The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective, a six-week career development program for youths, will return for a second year beginning June 13. The purpose of the Career Ready Collective is to introduce youths to a …
Read MoreWhat do executive orders on DEI mean for businesses?
By Macey Shofroth | Fearless Editor
When President Donald Trump took office, he signed a slew of executive orders, including ones intent on dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in both the public and …
Read MoreVIDEO: Rewatch our 2025 Economic Forecast
At the Business Record’s 2025 Economic Forecast event, panelists shared their thoughts on how they believe Iowa’s economy will perform this year, weighing opportunities and challenges currently facing the local and national economies.
During the …
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