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Concannon appointed interim CEO of Cargill venture Qore

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Qore, a joint venture between Iowa-based Cargill and Helm Ag focused on producing biobased materials, has appointed Mark Concannon as interim CEO. He succeeds Jon Veldhouse, who will transition from his leadership role …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 7, 2025
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Chief judge named for Iowa’s Fifth Judicial District

District court Judge David Porter has been appointed chief judge of Iowa’s Fifth Judicial District. Porter will succeed Chief Judge Michael Huppert, who is retiring on Jan. 2. Porter will begin his new position on …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 7, 2025
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Springfield Plastics launches annual fundraiser for cancer research

Springfield Plastics has launched its annual Drain for the Cure campaign to support cancer research, prevention and treatment at the John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines as well as the Simmons Cancer Institute in …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 6, 2025
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Corteva, Profluent partner to use AI for more resilient crops

Corteva is partnering with California-based Profluent to use artificial intelligence and gene editing in an attempt to create a new generation of more sustainable, resilient crops, the companies announced today. Under the new partnership, Profluent …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 6, 2025
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Community Foundation announces 2026 For Impact Leaders class

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has announced the 2026 For Impact Leaders cohort, who will participate in the nine-month peer learning program launching in January. Sixteen local nonprofit leaders were selected, representing organizations …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 6, 2025
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ABI kicks off manufacturing RV tour at Capitol, 3M

ABI President Nicole Crain (left) listens to comments from Trevor Larson (center). Photo by Gigi Wood

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry launched its seven-day RV tour of Iowa manufacturing facilities on Friday.

At …
By Gigi Wood | Oct 6, 2025
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Des Moines Art Center receives grant from Henry Luce Foundation

The Des Moines Art Center has been awarded a $150,000 Responsive Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program to support its upcoming exhibition, “Whisper to a Scream: Women Artists and Minimalism,” scheduled for …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 3, 2025
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Grand View University awarded federal student support grant

Grand View University announced it has received its first federal TRIO Student Support Services grant. The five-year grant, totaling $272,364 annually, will provide enhanced academic, financial education and personal support to 140 students who are …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 3, 2025
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Iowa Medical Society releases final Operation IOWA report

The Iowa Medical Society has released its final report for the second Operation I.O.W.A. (Innovative Opportunities for Workforce Action) Phase II. The report is designed to advance the  statewide effort started last year to find …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 3, 2025
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BPC, Krause Group partner on Krause Gateway Center event space

Business Publications Corp. has entered into a partnership with Krause Group to serve as the booking and logistics partner for the Krause Gateway Center. According to a news release, the partnership will help advance business …
By Business Record Staff | Oct 3, 2025