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Health Care Trends and Leaders 2023
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Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Letter from Knox
Knox and Becky Craig. Submitted photo
My father-in-law, Knox Craig, was a gifted letter writer.
Knox grew up in Oregon and graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in English in 1942.
He …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Jeremy Parsons
Jeremy Parsons grew up around fairs. His dad was a county fair board president. He was involved in Future Farmers of America as a student, spending time around the Decatur County Fair. Parsons also spent …
Read MoreBusiness Record 8-11-23
Italian-American group launching campaign to renovate new center
A campaign to raise between $5 million and $8 million to renovate the new home of the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa will be launched this fall, a goal supporters say is “very doable.”
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Read MoreBusiness Record 8-4-23
Cover Story: After pause, merger and acquisition activity coming back strong
Focus: Big Deals: Mergers and Acquisitions
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Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Flourishing fields of smiles
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ new state motto, “Iowa: Freedom to Flourish,” is the fifth state slogan proposed by an Iowa governor since the 1950s when license plates identified us as “The Corn State.”
The governor’s choice …
Read MoreDes Moines-area office vacancy rate eases slightly to 16.5%
The Des Moines area’s office sector is showing signs that it is emerging from its pandemic-related contraction with an uptick in showings of spaces available to lease and an increase in the average size of …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of August 4
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 MoreFlourish seeks women, gender nonconforming entrepreneurs, to apply for cash prizes
The organizers of Flourish are seeking applicants for its annual pitch event, which ultimately provides cash for women entrepreneurs and gender nonconforming entrepreneurs. Flourish is hosted by FuseDSM and Love Local. This year’s event will …
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