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Central Iowa Business Conference announces keynote speakers for 2025 event

The Central Iowa Business Conference, an event hosted by the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, has announced the four keynote speakers for its 2025 event on May 22. The theme of this year’s conference is “Lead, …

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Letter from the president: Sarah Diehn promoted to Business Record editor

Good afternoon, Business Record readers. I’m writing today to share that we are promoting Sarah Diehn to lead our newsroom as editor of the Business Record.

Sarah Diehn

Sarah is an award-winning journalist who has …

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Ankeny appoints interim city manager

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Mike Schrock has been appointed interim city manager for the city of Ankeny. The Ankeny City Council made the appointment, effective Jan. 23, at a recent meeting. Former City Manager David Jones resigned …

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West Des Moines Leadership Academy accepting applications

The West Des Moines Leadership Academy, a program of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications for the 2025-26 program. The nine-month program is designed to help aspiring leaders develop leadership skills …

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Principal surveys find disconnect around retirement savings,smaller businesses softening after record hiring

U.S. workers are lacking confidence in their retirement readiness despite prioritizing saving, and small to midsize businesses had a softer outlook heading into 2025, recent research from Principal Financial Group found.

The latest Principal Real …

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Partnership adds Clarke County, Perry chamber to footprint, announces strategic priorities at annual dinner

Anderson Erickson Dairy CEO and 2025 Greater Des Moines Partnership Chair Miriam Erickson Brown speaks at the Central Iowa economic development organization’s annual dinner Thursday at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Photo by…
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What they’re checking out: Week of Jan. 24

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. 24

Stephany Balow
Primary Health Care
Promoted to chief administrative officer
sbalow@phcinc.net

John Shaw
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Promoted to director of clinics
jshaw@phcinc.net

Sam Kohls
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Promoted to director of quality
skohls@phcinc.net

Julie Raasch…

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Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association executive vice president to retire

The Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association (ICTA) has announced that Executive Vice President Bill Peard will retire Feb. 15 after serving in the role since 2014. Clara Wulfsen, an attorney with Carney & Appleby PLC …

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5 Des Moines projects receive Best Development Awards

Five Des Moines projects received a 2024 Best Development Award from 1000 Friends of Iowa during a ceremony at the Capitol this week. 1000 Friends of Iowa is a statewide nonprofit focused on land use and …