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ID.me will be required for unemployment claims beginning April 1

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has announced a successful testing period for the ID.me verification method used in the state’s unemployment system. ID.me will become the requirement for all claimants starting April 1. Since the testing …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 28, 2024
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Iowa Tourism Conference announces its 2024 award winners

The Iowa Tourism Office presented 24 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry during the 2024 Iowa Tourism Conference in Des Moines this week. Awards were given in 13 categories, including outstanding attractions, events, dining …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 27, 2024
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Simpson College to host program about US-China relations featuring Branstad

Simpson College will present “The Future of the U.S.–China Relationship: A Conversation with Former Ambassador Terry Branstad,” from 1 to 2 p.m. on April 2 in the Pote Theatre at the Blank Performing Arts Center …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 27, 2024
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Nominations are open for ABI’s first Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and MidWestOne Bank are partnering for the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition. This initiative aims to bring attention to Iowa-made products and the careers available in …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 27, 2024
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Waukee’s planning and zoning board approves site plan for second phase of Towne Center project

A rendering of the planned Waukee Towne Center development provided by Pierson Cos., the developer behind the project. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday approved a site plan for utilities for the second…
By Michael Crumb | Mar 27, 2024

Architectural billing index showing continued signs of optimism

Billings for architectural firms continued to decline nationally in February but at its slowest pace since July 2023, according to a leading indicator of construction activity. The moderation of inflation and expected decrease in interest …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 27, 2024
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Storage facility, warehouse property among this week’s transactions

Dimond Investment LLC, located in Ankeny, paid DRA Properties LC $1.6 million for property at 1445 N.E. 67th Place in an unincorporated area between Des Moines and Ankeny, Polk County real estate records show. The nearly …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 27, 2024
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Developer: Topgolf could be open by late summer

Construction of a Topgolf venue could be completed ahead of schedule thanks in part to a mild winter, Richard Hurd, the project’s developer, said. The golf entertainment venue is under construction at 7655 Mills Civic…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 27, 2024
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Kinship Brewing property for sale or lease in Waukee

Property in Waukee that includes the building that houses the financially troubled Kinship Brewing Co. is being marketed for sale or lease at a time when an increasing number of taprooms are closing.

But Riley …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 27, 2024
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PSCU/Co-op Solutions appoints 2 new executive vice presidents

PSCU/Co-op Solutions, a credit union service organization, announced the appointment of Vel Davidov to executive vice president, chief financial officer; and Michael Summers to executive vice president, chief culture officer. As PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ chief financial …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 26, 2024