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United Way of Central Iowa names nine new board members

United Way of Central Iowa announced Tuesday that its board of directors has approved the addition of nine members for two-year terms. Nora Everett, retired president of Retirement and Income Solutions at Principal Financial Group, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 28, 2019
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The Stelter Co. announces succession plans

The Stelter Co. in Des Moines has named two third-generation family members to lead the company, with support from a newly appointed executive leadership team as part of a succession plan. The company’s owners, Larry Stelter and …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 28, 2019
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$101 million entertainment district proposed in Waukee

Construction of a 90,000-square-foot building with office space, event center, gymnasium and restaurant is scheduled to begin in September. The building, located in the 2500 block of S.E. Encompass Drive in Waukee, is part of 12 acres Daniel Pettit is …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Aug 28, 2019
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Nov. 7: Celebration of Excellence

Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: Please join NAWBO Iowa for an annual luncheon of inspiration, celebration and recognition for women in business. This year, NAWBO will be honoring Lynn Schreder with the Legacy Award, Bobbi Segura …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2019
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Heartland Express acquires Wisconsin tractor, trailer business

Cedar Rapids Gazette: North Liberty-based Heartland Express announced its acquisition of Millis Transfer and its related companies for approximately $150 million, including debt. A dry van operator headquartered in Black River Falls, Wis., Millis Transfer operates …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2019
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Boot Barn purchases G&L Clothing in Des Moines

Des Moines Register: It’s the end of an over 100-year-old retail legacy in Des Moines. Boot Barn, a clothing and shoe retailer known for its western-style apparel, purchased G&L Clothing, a local retailer in Des Moines …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2019
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McKee, Voorhees & Sease to host IP basics course

McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC will host a one-day interactive course on the business basics of intellectual property on Sept. 12 at its Des Moines office. The course, offered by the Iowa Chapter of the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2019
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Three Des Moines health care philanthropy leaders named to AHP’s 40 Under 40

Three Des Moines professionals have received national recognition by being named to the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 2019 40 Under 40 List. The Des Moines honorees are Sophia S. Ahmad, senior director of development, MercyOne …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2019
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Reynolds announces initial Employer Innovation Fund grants

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the first 13 recipients of the new Employer Innovation Fund, a matching grant program designed to help employers carry out plans to help their employees achieve postsecondary training and education. 

The first …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 27, 2019
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Casinos in Altoona, Council Bluffs fined by regulators

Radio Iowa: Two Iowa casinos will pay fines for not properly screening patrons. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona was fined $20,000 for an underage gambling violation in April, its second incident in the last …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2019