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Three DMPA-backed productions net Tony nominations

Des Moines Performing Arts has invested in three nominated shows that received a combined 24 Tony Award nominations, including two Best Musical nominations. They are “The Band’s Visit,” “SpongeBob Squarepants: The Musical” and “Children of a …

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Ankeny Economic Development launches ‘Brunch with the Boss’

Ankeny businesses are promoting a new contest designed to connect young Iowans with businesses and careers they want to learn more about. Each month, one winner between the ages of 16 and 24 will visit …

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Havens named CEO of Grinnell Regional Medical Center

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines has appointed Jennifer Havens — a registered nurse and administrator who has worked in health care for more than 28 years — as the new chief executive officer at UnityPoint Health-Grinnell Regional Medical Center. …

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NOTEBOOK: About the cover for this year’s Annual Real Estate Magazine

Business Record photographer Duane Tinkey’s cover photo for this year’s Annual Real Estate Magazine has some history behind it, and why not, given that it is a view of the entrance to the Bridge District, …

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NOTEBOOK: A job out our window

Here’s a tidbit that combines life in our newsroom with the recurring topic of employers struggling to find help. Most days, we watch train crews move cars back and forth on the tracks outside the …

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NOTEBOOK: Bunch your donations to claim tax deduction

The new tax reform law could put a crimp on charitable giving. We’ll explain in a moment. But first, there may a solution, at least partially. 

For that we need look no further than the …

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NOTEBOOK: Chance interview leads to 43-year career

Patty Ashbaugh is retiring after 43 years at Bankers Trust, making her the company’s longest-serving employee.

How’s that for workforce retention?
She’s wrapping it up May 15 after a dozen positions that led to her …

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For the first time, a Ryan will not lead Ryan Cos.

Pat Ryan, grandson of the founder of 80-year-old Ryan Cos. US Inc., will step down June 1 as president and CEO of the Minneapolis-based developer, following a succession plan that includes the promotion of Iowa …

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Partnership ranks among nation’s top development organizations, magazine says

The Greater Des Moines Partnership ranks among the top 15 local and regional development groups in the country, according to Site Selection magazine. The Partnership was among the development groups that received the publication’s Mac …

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Hotel Grinnell owner recognized by rural development group

Angela Harrington received Iowa Rural Development Council’s Impact on Place honor for her work developing Hotel Grinnell, a converted 97-year-old junior high school in the city, according to a release. The school’s former classrooms now …