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Iowa Leading Indicators Index sees decrease in March

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.2% to 106.8 in March from 107.0 in February.

When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 are …
By Business Record Staff | May 27, 2025
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State awards $24M in grants for literacy efforts

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced over $24 million in subgrants to support Iowa school districts and public charter schools in developing and implementing plans to improve student reading proficiency. The …
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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Meals from the Heartland to host fifth annual charity golf tournament

Meals from the Heartland will host its fifth annual charity golf tournament on June 19 at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Grimes. The event, open to individual players or groups of four, includes lunch and …
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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Businesses split on PBM bill sent to governor

A bill that aims to help pharmacists with rising costs has been met with opposition from business groups claiming the legislation will raise health care costs for employers and their employees.

The Iowa House and …
By Gigi Wood | May 23, 2025
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Top 4 finalists announced for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has named four finalists in its 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition. The finalists are:

Butter Braid Pastry – Country Maid, Inc., West Bend CHC Chocolate Pump…
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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Exile Brewing wins gold at 2025 World Beer Cup

Exile Brewing Co. won gold at the World Beer Cup in the Munich-style dunkel beer category for its beer titled G.G. Exile’s brew was selected in a field of 8,375 entries from 1,761 breweries across …
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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New affordable housing model planned in Central Iowa

The Central Iowa Community Land Trust, which will provide long-term affordable housing, is expected to fully launch later this year. Graphic special to the Business Record

A community land trust, whose goal is to provide …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 23, 2025
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Changing the cultural perception of entrepreneurs

A group of Central Iowa entrepreneurs, funders and advocates are trying to reframe entrepreneurship as a legitimate career path by creating an inspirational hub of conversation via Substack, an online writing platform. The Iowa Startup …
By Lisa Rossi | May 23, 2025
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On the Move: Week of May 23

Tricia Berry
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Hired as director of undergraduate clinical affairs – College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tricia.Berry@dmu.edu

Maria Davis
R&R Realty
Promoted to senior vice president, R&R Real Estate Advisors…
By Business Record Staff | May 23, 2025
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Red Bull Soapbox Race to bring $1M in economic impact to Des Moines

The Red Bull Soapbox Race will roll into Des Moines on May 31. Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the event near the Des Moines State Capitol grounds. In 2022, the event drew more than 25,000 spectators …
By Business Record Staff | May 22, 2025