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California congressman tells DMDC attendees that AI integration could help revitalize manufacturing

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., gives a keynote address Thursday during the Congressional Leadership Luncheon on the second day of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual DMDC advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. Photo by Mike Mendenhall…
By Business Record Staff | May 10, 2024
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Meet Lincoln Savings Bank’s new CEO Sean Willett

Sean Willett took over the helm of Waterloo-based Lincoln Savings Bank just before the start of the year. 

Before he joined Lincoln Savings Bank, he was the chief administrative officer for a community bank in …
By Michael Crumb | May 10, 2024
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What they’re checking out: Week of May 10

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 | May 10, 2024
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On the Move: Week of May 10

Jennifer Schumann
BH Management Services
Promoted to vice president and deputy general counsel
jennifer.schumann@livebh.com

Kahle Snell
Indigo Living
Hired as assistant property manager
kahle.snell@hubbellrealty.com

Eric Coleman
Indigo Living
Hired as senior maintenance associate
eric.coleman@hubbellrealty.com

Nina …
By Business Record Staff | May 10, 2024
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Ballet Des Moines announces Summer STEM Tour

Ballet Des Moines will bring its full company of professional dancers to five locations this summer for free family activities and performances, including excerpts from Ballet Des Moines’ “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” along with “Love …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2024
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Central Iowa Shelter and Services announces new homelessness prevention mobile app

Central Iowa Shelter and Services (CISS) unveiled technology aimed at combating homelessness and food insecurity at its annual Heroes for Homeless fundraising event on May 2 in Des Moines. The mobile application known as Bindl …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2024
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Drake University appoints Erik Maki as new dean of pharmacy college

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Drake University has selected long-time faculty member Erik Maki as the next dean of its College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Maki, who has been a professor at Drake since 2005 and is …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2024
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Job fair for Tyson workers planned in Perry

Nearly 100 employers are expected to participate in a May 16 job fair in Perry for workers that will lose jobs when the Tyson Fresh Meats plant closes in late June. Iowa Workforce Development and …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2024
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Founders of Svalbard Global Seed Vault named 2024 World Food Prize laureates

Cary Fowler, left, and Geoffrey Hawtin, right, were named this year’s World Food Prize laureates for their work to conserve crop plants and species. They are pictured above at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in…
By Michael Crumb | May 9, 2024
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YSS awarded $25,000 grant from Youth Villages

YSS, an Iowa-based youth-serving nonprofit, has received a 2024 Lived Experience Impact Grant from Youth Villages. It is one of eight organizations nationwide to receive this recognition. YSS delivers a range of services aimed at …
By Business Record Staff | May 8, 2024