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Wittmack to retire from taxpayers group

Art Wittmack, who has served as president and CEO of Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa, plans to retire from the position in mid-2025, the association announced. Wittmack has worked with the group for the past …

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Moody’s: Greater Des Moines’ cost of doing business below national average

The cost of doing business in the Greater Des Moines region is 14.6% below the national average, according to the latest Cost of Doing Business Index from Moody’s Analytics that places Des Moines in the …

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Michael Foods donates egg products to Food Bank of Iowa

Food Bank of Iowa has announced it received a donation of egg products from Michael Foods, a food product manufacturer and distributor with a plant in Norwalk. Michael Foods donated 72 pallets, or 84,000 pounds …

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RMH Systems announces strategic capital partnership

RMH Systems, a Waukee-based material handling, packaging and scales company, has announced a capital partnership with Rotunda Capital Partners, a private equity firm that consults family owned businesses. Under this agreement, RMH Systems CEO Tom …

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Principal Financial Group announces large return to shareholders

Principal Financial Group, in its recent quarterly earnings report, announced that it returned $1.7 billion to shareholders in 2024, including $1 billion in share repurchases and $700 million of common stock dividends.

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State Historical Society introduces new tech to improve accessibility for visitors

The State Historical Society of Iowa has implemented NaviLens technology to improve accessibility for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Through a smartphone app, visitors can scan digital codes, which are similar to …

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2025 Iowa Craft Brew Festival tickets now available

Tickets are now available for the 2025 Iowa Craft Brew Festival, which will be held from 1-4 p.m. June 7 at Water Works Park in Des Moines. Each festival ticket will include unlimited samples, a …

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NCMIC CEO Mike McCoy announces retirement

Mike McCoy, CEO of NCMIC, a malpractice insurance provider for chiropractors, will retire from the organization at the end of 2025, the company announced today.

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McCoy has led NCMIC for the last nine …

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Lead DSM announces 2025 Community Connect program participants, mentors

Lead DSM has announced the program participants and mentors selected for its 2025 Community Connect program. Community Connect offers a curriculum that links discovery of personal purpose to intentional community engagement, according to a news …