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Polk County begins solar power installation on facilities

Polk County supervisors approved funding earlier this week for the first phase of the installation of solar panels on county-owned buildings. The $2.3 million dollar investment will be a major step forward in the effort …

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Iowa June unemployment rate steady at 2.8%, labor participation continues drop

Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady in June at 2.8%, unchanged since April, but the number of workers in Iowa’s labor force continued to decline, according to Iowa Workforce Development’s latest jobs report released Thursday.

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Global tech outage delays flights at Des Moines airport

Flights by several airlines were canceled or delayed Friday morning at the Des Moines International Airport, as carriers responded to a global technology outage that also reportedly affected operations for banks, media companies and emergency …

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West Des Moines chamber announces DEI excellence award winners

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Community Choice Convention Center. The event will recognize …

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On Leadership: DMACC president, Iowa Hall of Famer Robert J. Denson on Transformational Leadership

This is part of an ongoing series on Transformational Leadership.

When Robert J. Denson marked his 20th anniversary as president of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in December of 2023, he was quoted as …

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What they’re checking out: Week of July 19

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 …

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On the Move: Week of July 19

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VIDEO: People and Culture: How to grow our population

How can we increase and enhance our population by improving the cultural opportunities in our communities? Watch video from the Business Record’s first Envision Iowa Think Tank of the year to learn what statewide leaders …

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Ingersoll LIVE celebrates 20 years on Aug. 24

Ingersoll LIVE will celebrate its 20th annual event on Aug. 24. The free, family-friendly block party will be hosted from 3 to 10 p.m. at a new location, in the 2300 block of Ingersoll Avenue. …

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ABI’s Ralston announces upcoming retirement

Mike Ralston has announced he will retire as president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry at the end of the year.

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In a news release announcing his retirement, Ralston said it’s …

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