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On The Rise: 5-13-19

Mara Frerichs (pictured)
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
Promoted to human resources and financial officer
Buffalo Center

Brianne Fitzgerald 
Alzheimer’s Association
Hired as program director
West Des Moines

Kayla Kovarna
Des Moines Airport Authority
Hired …
By BPC Staff | May 13, 2019
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AMA Iowa NOVA Award winners announced


The Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Iowa) announced the winners of the 14th annual NOVA Awards on Thursday. Top award recipients in each NOVA category include:

Advertising – ZLR Ignition, Wellmark-Medicare Campaign…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 10, 2019
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West Des Moines water utility names new general manager


West Des Moines Water Works trustees have named Christina Murphy as the utility’s new general manager, according to a release. She succeeds Diana Wilson, who resigned in January. Josh Heggen, manager of business relations, has …
By BPC Staff | May 10, 2019
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Meredith earnings improve as it absorbs acquisition of Time Inc.


Meredith Corp. reported earnings from continuing operations of $28 million and total company revenues of $743 for the third quarter of its fiscal year, according to a release. Earnings were up from a loss of …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 10, 2019
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Des Moines selling parking garage to EMC for $14.9 million

The city of Des Moines plans to sell its 843-space parking garage at 750 Mulberry St. to EMC Insurance Cos. for $14.9 million, pending City Council approval on May 20.

Acquiring the parking garage could …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 10, 2019
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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the May 10 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the May 10 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …
By BPC Staff | May 9, 2019
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West Des Moines Leadership’s ‘Dueling for Humanity’ raises over $50,000

The West Des Moines Leadership Academy class of 2018-19 raised more than $50,000 to benefit West Des Moines Human Services through its recent “Dueling for Humanity” event. Held at Blue Moon Piano Bar in West Des Moines, …
By BPC Staff | May 9, 2019
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National Philanthropy Day request for nominations

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is accepting nominations in five categories ahead of the 34th Annual Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Nov. 22. Nominations are being accepted for Outstanding Individual Philanthropist, Outstanding …
By BPC Staff | May 9, 2019
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Rice to retire from Des Moines Area Religious Council

After leading the Des Moines Area Religious Council for the past 11 years. Sarai Rice announced today she will be retiring as executive director this summer. DMARC works with more than 125 member congregations from …
By BPC Staff | May 9, 2019
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Hy-Vee’s Fast & Fresh planned for Urbandale business park

A look inside Hy-Vee Inc.’s Fast & Fresh store in Altoona. The store opened in February at 3950 Prairie Fire N.W. in Altoona. Photo supplied by Hy-Vee, Inc.

Hy-Vee Inc. plans to build a Fast & Fresh …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 9, 2019