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Applications open for Spark DSM Business Incubator program

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Spark DSM Business Incubator program has opened applications for upcoming events. The Spark DSM started in 2022 to bring new small businesses to the Downtown Farmers Market and has since …

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Palmer retiring from Prairie Meadows, Ohorilko named successor

Gary Palmer, left, and Brian Ohorilko

Prairie Meadows has announced President and CEO Gary Palmer will retire at the end of the year after 19 years in the role. Brian Ohorilko will succeed Palmer, effective …

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Winterset, Story City receive state grants for water quality projects

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced more than $8 million in grants to advance water quality projects in 18 Iowa communities. The funding is made available through the Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program. …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 14

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 …

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On the Move: Week of Feb. 14

Niki Holland
Lockton
Hired as account executive
niki.holland@lockton.com

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Wittmack to retire from taxpayers group

Art Wittmack, who has served as president and CEO of Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa, plans to retire from the position in mid-2025, the association announced. Wittmack has worked with the group for the past …

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Moody’s: Greater Des Moines’ cost of doing business below national average

The cost of doing business in the Greater Des Moines region is 14.6% below the national average, according to the latest Cost of Doing Business Index from Moody’s Analytics that places Des Moines in the …

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Michael Foods donates egg products to Food Bank of Iowa

Food Bank of Iowa has announced it received a donation of egg products from Michael Foods, a food product manufacturer and distributor with a plant in Norwalk. Michael Foods donated 72 pallets, or 84,000 pounds …

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RMH Systems announces strategic capital partnership

RMH Systems, a Waukee-based material handling, packaging and scales company, has announced a capital partnership with Rotunda Capital Partners, a private equity firm that consults family owned businesses. Under this agreement, RMH Systems CEO Tom …

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Principal Financial Group announces large return to shareholders

Principal Financial Group, in its recent quarterly earnings report, announced that it returned $1.7 billion to shareholders in 2024, including $1 billion in share repurchases and $700 million of common stock dividends.

The move reinforces …