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9 takeaways from 2025 Economic Forecast

At the Business Record’s 2025 Economic Forecast event, panelists shared their thoughts on how they believe Iowa’s economy will perform this year, weighing opportunities and challenges currently facing the local and national economies.

During the …

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Drake athletics signs with Taymar Sales U. to handle ticket sales and operations

Drake athletics and Taymar Sales U., a North Carolina-based college athletics marketing company, have signed a multiyear agreement for the firm to handle outbound ticket sales and operations for Drake. Mark Waigand, currently the assistant …

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Participants of inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute announced

The Iowa Finance Authority and national housing support organization Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), have announced that seven teams, including one in Des Moines, will participate in Iowa’s inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute. The institute is a …

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Unger to leave DMARC

Matt Unger. Photo provided by DMARC

Matt Unger will step down June 30 as CEO of the Des Moines Area Religious Council after leading the organization through unprecedented growth in food insecurity and navigating the …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Jan. 31

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 Jan. 31

Sandy Bergman
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co.
Promoted to assistant vice president – agile portfolio
sandy@fmh.com

Chris Crawford
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co.
Promoted to assistant vice president – treasury
ccrawford@fmh.com

Aaron Kuethe
Farmers Mutual …

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Career Ready Collective returning for second year this summer

The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective, a six-week career development program for youths, will return for a second year beginning June 13. The purpose of the Career Ready Collective is to introduce youths to a …

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What do executive orders on DEI mean for businesses?

By Macey Shofroth | Fearless Editor

When President Donald Trump took office, he signed a slew of executive orders, including ones intent on dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in both the public and …

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VIDEO: Rewatch our 2025 Economic Forecast

At the Business Record’s 2025 Economic Forecast event, panelists shared their thoughts on how they believe Iowa’s economy will perform this year, weighing opportunities and challenges currently facing the local and national economies.

During the …

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Webinar planned on responding to immigration raids

Fredrikson & Byron PA, which has law offices in Des Moines, is holding a free webinar on how to respond to an immigration raid by federal agencies and what to expect during investigations or audits …