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Building permit issued for 202-unit apartment in downtown

A building permit has been issued for the Falcon, a seven-story, 202-unit apartment project planned at 1435 Mulberry St. in Des Moines, a review of permit activity by the Business Record shows.

The apartment project …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 20, 2025
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Dipping into Des Moines: The Melting Pot eyes expansion to Iowa

The Melting Pot Restaurant Inc., a Florida-based fondue restaurant, is exploring space in the Des Moines metro as it looks to expand to Iowa.

The company, which turned 50 in April, is the only fondue …
By Michael Crumb | Aug 20, 2025
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Aureon Golf Classic raises $19,000 for ChildServe

Technology services provider Aureon announced its 36th annual Aureon Golf Classic raised $19,000 in support of ChildServe, an Iowa nonprofit that helps children with special health care needs. The event took place at three golf …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 19, 2025
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DMACC professor named to national FBLA board of directors

Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus business professor and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) adviser Dr. Joe Hanson has been named to the FBLA Board of Directors. Hanson will serve a three-year term …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 19, 2025
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Optimae LifeServices expands Central Iowa operations with new regions

Optimae LifeServices has announced the restructuring of its Central Iowa operations into two newly defined regions, the Red Rock Region, encompassing Guthrie, Dallas, Polk, Marion, Warren, and Jasper counties, and the Three Rivers Region, including …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 19, 2025
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State fair vendors donate surplus food to Food Bank of Iowa

Ten Iowa State Fair vendors have donated nearly 6,000 pounds of surplus food to the Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year’s fair. That’s the same amount received for hunger relief following …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 19, 2025
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WDM council approves new Urban Renewal Plans for Grand Experience

This image shows the latest concept for the Grand Experience development along Grand Avenue west of Interstate 35 in West Des Moines. The West Des Moines City Council this week voted to terminate previous Urban…
By Michael Crumb | Aug 19, 2025
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Flynn Wright announces new partner

Flynn Wright announced Kiersten Maertens, vice president of account services, was named an agency partner on July 10. She began with the company as an intern in 2006 and has held several positions throughout her …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 19, 2025
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Iowa Cancer Consortium receives funding renewal

The Iowa Cancer Consortium has awarded more than $200,000 in grants to nine organizations statewide through two grant programs, supporting projects that will run through May 2026. The funding will primarily benefit cancer survivorship initiatives, …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 18, 2025
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September dairy webinar to discuss immigration enforcement for Iowa livestock and dairy producers

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team announced it will host its next monthly webinar on Sept. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. focusing on how agricultural employers can prepare for interactions with …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 18, 2025