Posts by kmeyer
What they’re checking out: Week of April 18
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreSurvey on gender equity in Iowa: DEI, health care, child care, wages identified as top issues
4 practical solutions to optimize the accounts receivable process for your construction business
By Commerce Bank
The construction industry is facing tremendous pressure from all sides. Material and labor costs remain high. Staffing is in short supply. Interest rates make financing projects more expensive, and complex contract terms …
Read MoreSneak Peek: A look at the new Fong’s
Fong’s Pizza gave the media and other community leaders a preview of its new location on Tuesday. Its larger and brighter space is located at 317 E. Court Ave., the former Peace Tree Brewing Co. location.
Restaurant …
Waukee looks to guide growth with Civic Campus development
The city of Waukee is planning to begin work on extending University Avenue and widening 10th Street as it prepares for development of its Civic Campus on the city’s west side, where it wants to …
Read MoreICYMI: Federal courthouse auction extended to April 30
The online auction for the historic federal courthouse in Des Moines has been extended to April 30 with a second open house and tour of the building scheduled for April 22, the U.S. General Services …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Mobile home park in Elkhart sold for $2.4 million
Elkhart MHP LLC, located in Spokane, Wash., paid McKinney Properties LLC $2.4 million for property at 1012 E. Walnut St. in Elkhart, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes Elkhart Vista Village, a …
Read MoreHealth care leaders hope influx of residency slots will help solve Iowa’s physician shortage
A recent push to increase the number of medical residencies has health care leaders in Iowa optimistic about finding a cure for the state’s physician workforce shortage.
After Gov. Kim Reynolds proposed a plan to …
Read MoreOn the Move: Week of Mar. 14
Alex Hinke
Paragon IT Professionals
Hired as recruiting specialist
ahinke@paragonitpros.com
Jeremy George
Paragon IT Professionals
Hired as accounting specialist
jgeorge@paragonitpros.com
Shanquie Ladd
Indigo Living
Hired as leasing consultant
shanqiue.ladd@hubbellrealty.com
Angela Johnson
Indigo Living
Promoted to …
Governor’s energy plan targets nuclear, wind, energy storage, new economic development tools
![Whispering Willow Wind Farm, Franklin County, Iowa (Alliant Energy)[8]](https://www.businessrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Whispering-Willow-Wind-Farm-Franklin-County-Iowa-Alliant-Energy8-1024x749.jpg)
Companion bills proposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds that promote new energy generation, transmission and storage projects, and water infrastructure in Iowa are moving in the state House and Senate.
The legislation makes a host of …
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