Posts by jretzlaff
Peoples Co. acquires Illinois farm management firm
Peoples Co., an integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal and energy solutions firm in Clive, has acquired Oswego, Ill.-based Land Pro LLC, effective Jan. 1. Land Pro LLC specializes in farm management, land investment consulting, brokerage …
Read MoreWhat’s happening with the federal funding freeze
A directive from President Donald Trump to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants, loans and other financial assistance was issued Monday night by the White House Office of Budget and Management, setting off concerns …
Read MoreWaukee Area Christian Services changes name to WayPoint Resources
Waukee Area Christian Services announced that it has changed its name to WayPoint Resources after almost 20 years of providing services, but said its mission will remain the same. WayPoint Resources, an outreach of eight …
Read MoreReport: Cycling, trail use contribute $1.4 billion annually to Iowa economy
Cycling and trail use in Iowa contribute at least $1.4 billion annually in economic activity for the state, according to a new study by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit organization that advocates for bicycling …
Read MoreDes Moines University names Beth Culross Regional Simulation Center director
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences appointed Beth Culross as the first director of its new Regional Simulation Center, which was announced in December 2023. Culross, who most recently served as director of the …
Read MoreIowa Medical Society releases roadmap to stem Iowa’s physician shortage
The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) recently released a report detailing 24 proposed solutions to combat the physician shortage crisis in Iowa. IMS and its leadership team crafted the report after a Dec. 6, 2024, meeting …
Read MoreCentral Iowa Business Conference announces keynote speakers for 2025 event
The Central Iowa Business Conference, an event hosted by the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, has announced the four keynote speakers for its 2025 event on May 22. The theme of this year’s conference is “Lead, …
Read MoreLetter from the president: Sarah Diehn promoted to Business Record editor
Good afternoon, Business Record readers. I’m writing today to share that we are promoting Sarah Diehn to lead our newsroom as editor of the Business Record.
Sarah DiehnSarah is an award-winning journalist who has …
Read MoreAnkeny appoints interim city manager
Mike Schrock has been appointed interim city manager for the city of Ankeny. The Ankeny City Council made the appointment, effective Jan. 23, at a recent meeting. Former City Manager David Jones resigned …
Read MoreWest Des Moines Leadership Academy accepting applications
The West Des Moines Leadership Academy, a program of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications for the 2025-26 program. The nine-month program is designed to help aspiring leaders develop leadership skills …
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