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What they’re checking out: Week of August 8

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 8, 2025
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MidWestOne Bank makes technology investment in Orion

MidWestOne Financial Group Inc., the Iowa City-based parent company of MidWestOne Bank, has announced a strategic collaboration with Orion, a provider of wealthtech solutions for financial advisers and the enterprise firms that serve them. According …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 7, 2025
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Iowa schools recognized by iJAG, JAG

Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) announced that Iowa schools, educators and organizations have earned state and national recognitions. iJAG and its national affiliate, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), recognized Iowa and several key stakeholders for excellence in …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 7, 2025
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Maverik laying off 100 Des Moines corporate workers

When Maverik’s acquisition of Des Moines-based Kum & Go was finalized two years ago, the Utah company’s then-CEO wanted Iowans to know two things: That the Kum & Go name would continue to be used …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 7, 2025
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IEDA announces Open 4 Business contest winners, names new Main Street Iowa community

Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts were awarded a combined $80,000 in state grants Monday evening after successfully pitching their expansion ideas in the final round of the 2025 Open 4 Business contest.…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 7, 2025
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Registration now open for annual Healthiest State Walk

Registration for the 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk is now open, the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced. On Oct. 1, thousands of Iowans across the state will participate in organized walks at schools, workplaces …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 7, 2025
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CIWW ends lawn watering ban, asks for voluntary water reduction

Central Iowa Water Works announced today that it is ending the Stage III lawn watering ban and moving to Stage I of the organization’s Water Shortage Plan, which calls for customers to voluntarily reduce outside …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 7, 2025
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Grants consulting group expands services, team

Canary Consulting Group, a Central Iowa-based nonprofit consulting firm, announced the launch of new grant coaching and readiness services as well as the addition of two new consultants: Trace Hoekstra and Chris Koepplin. Hoekstra brings …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 6, 2025
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2 Iowa companies advance in national ag entrepreneur challenge

Ten agricultural startups will go head-to-head for the top prize of $100,000 in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, aims to encourage agricultural innovation through …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 6, 2025
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Valley West Mall under contract: Buyer begins period of due diligence

Valley West Mall, which entered foreclosure in 2022, is under contract as efforts to redevelop the once bustling shopping destination move forward. File photo.

The once vibrant Valley West Mall is under contract with a …
By Michael Crumb | Aug 6, 2025