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What’s happening with the federal funding freeze

A directive from President Donald Trump to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants, loans and other financial assistance was issued Monday night by the White House Office of Budget and Management, setting off concerns …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 29, 2025
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Grimes considers rezoning request for 280-acre mixed-use development

A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11 for the proposed rezoning of 280 acres in Grimes that city officials say could lead to the construction of homes and commercial property that will have an …
By Michael Crumb | Jan 29, 2025
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Amended concept for Grand Experience clears WDM P&Z

An amended planned unit development concept plan for the Grand Experience development in West Des Moines was approved by the West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission Monday. The amended plan was needed because of…
By Michael Crumb | Jan 29, 2025
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R&R Realty announces promotions

R&R Realty Group has announced the promotion of Jenny Livingston to vice president of human resources and Mike Herrmann to president of advantage property management.

According to a news release, Livingston previously served as senior vice president …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 29, 2025
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Properties sold in Polk, Dallas counties

Adam and Kelly Niebrugge paid Executive Residential I LLC $1.5 million for property at 620 S. 28th St. in West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The 1-acre parcel includes a 5,574-square-foot house built …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Jan 29, 2025
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Waukee Area Christian Services changes name to WayPoint Resources

Waukee Area Christian Services announced that it has changed its name to WayPoint Resources after almost 20 years of providing services, but said its mission will remain the same. WayPoint Resources, an outreach of eight …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 28, 2025
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Report: Cycling, trail use contribute $1.4 billion annually to Iowa economy

Cycling and trail use in Iowa contribute at least $1.4 billion annually in economic activity for the state, according to a new study by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit organization that advocates for bicycling …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 28, 2025
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Des Moines University names Beth Culross Regional Simulation Center director

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences appointed Beth Culross as the first director of its new Regional Simulation Center, which was announced in December 2023. Culross, who most recently served as director of the …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 28, 2025
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Vilsack’s next challenge: Former ag secretary joins World Food Prize to create more peaceful world through food security and equitable food systems

Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has been named the CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, a newly created position designed to focus on organizational leadership and diplomacy, and expand the foundation’s global …
By Michael Crumb | Jan 28, 2025
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Iowa Medical Society releases roadmap to stem Iowa’s physician shortage

The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) recently released a report detailing 24 proposed solutions to combat the physician shortage crisis in Iowa. IMS and its leadership team crafted the report after a Dec. 6, 2024, meeting …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 27, 2025