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Jackson, Russell to host Bravo gala Feb. 2

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Laura Jackson and Delta Dental CEO Jeff Russell will host the annual Bravo Awards Gala Feb. 2 at Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines. Jackson is Wellmark’s executive vice president of …

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Des Moines’ ‘I Have a Dream Foundation’ rebrands as ‘By Degrees Foundation’

After 28 years as an affiliate of the I Have a Dream Foundation, the Des Moines organization has disaffiliated from the national nonprofit and has rebranded as the By Degrees Foundation. The Des Moines foundation in 2014 …

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Iowa Campus Compact adds ‘Civic-Minded Employer’ to awards program

To continue its focus on connecting community engagement and workforce preparation, Iowa Campus Compact has rolled out a new “Civic-Minded Employer” award category this year. The new award for businesses is one of eight categories …

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Leaders Survey: Tuition reimbursement as a benefit

The Business Record’s 2018 Leaders Survey asked readers their opinions on a number of topics, including choose walkability or parkability in Greater Des Moines. You can find results from the Nov. 30 issue here. We’re …

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Kirkwood launches new apprenticeship as part of workforce push

Corridor Business Journal: Kirkwood Community College will launch a new Construction Technologist Apprenticeship early next year as part of its efforts to create new education and training delivery models to fill critical workforce needs. The Construction …

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Iowa Finance Authority cleared in review of Jamison-era finances

Consultants Eide Bailly LLP’s review of the Iowa Finance Authority’s financial systems during fired director Dave Jamison’s tenure found “no significant employee expense reimbursement, travel payment expenditure concerns or internal control-related concerns.” State lawmakers ordered …

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LCS plans senior living center in N.J.

Des Moines-based LCS has started construction on a senior living complex, the Delaney of Bridgewater, in Bridgewater, N.J. The 262,000-square-foot, 224-unit facility will provide independent, assisted and memory care units and will open fall 2020. …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the December 7 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the December 7 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 …

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Cedar Rapids mayor vows more talks before Cargill rail yard advances

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Amid a chorus of opposition from neighbors, Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart has vowed more public input will be heard before any official action is taken on Cargill’s proposal to create a 10-track …

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Audit reveals improper payments by Waukee school administrators

Waukee school administrators have improperly used procurement cards, spent large sums of money on out-of-state retreats and violated district policies without consequences, according to an investigation by the state auditor, the Des Moines Register reported The report, released …