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Iowa Bicycle Coalition announces RAGBRAI training ride series

Registration is open for the Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s ride series occurring in May and June to help local cyclists prepare for RAGBRAI. The Pigtails Ride, the Bacoon Ride and the Big Rove Ride are hosted …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 18, 2024
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Leaders starting weekly meetings to ‘chart a path forward’ on Tyson closure

The Greater Dallas County Development Alliance hosted a meeting of local, state and federal leaders Thursday to discuss concerns and challenges following Tyson Foods’ announcement that it will close its Perry plant and lay off …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 15, 2024
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State opens nominations for 2024 Housing Iowa Awards

The Iowa Finance Authority announced a call for nominations for the 17th annual Housing Iowa Awards. The awards program recognizes outstanding leadership and innovation across all spectrums of housing in Iowa. The theme of the …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 15, 2024
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ManchesterStory’s Nicole Gunderson shares her steps from investment banking to working with startups and venture capital

Like many students, Nicole Gunderson entered college not knowing what career she would land in. 

“When I started at the University of Iowa … all I really knew was that I wanted to do ‘business.’ …
By Sarah Diehn | Mar 15, 2024
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What they’re checking out: Week of Mar. 15

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 | Mar 15, 2024
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On the Move: Week of March 15

Abby Allen
Bank Iowa
Hired as branch manager, Altoona
marketing@bankiowa.bank

Doug Williams
Indigo Living
Hired as service technician I
doug.williams@hubbellrealty.com

Brian Mulcahy
Hubbell Construction Services
Hired as senior construction project manager
brian.mulcahy@hubbellrealty.com

Melissa Ganzen
Hubbell …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 15, 2024
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Iowa Workforce Health Symposium tackles strategies for prioritizing employee wellness

Workers in the U.S. are among the most stressed in the world, with 50% of employees reporting significant daily stress. To combat this trend, the American Heart Association will host the annual Iowa Workforce Health …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 14, 2024
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Wellabe launches flexible short-term care insurance plan

Wellabe announced a new short-term care insurance plan underwritten by Medico Insurance Co. designed to help customers age in place and maintain flexibility with their health or recovery needs. According to a news release, this …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 14, 2024
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Casey’s announces third quarter results

Casey’s General Stores Inc. reported fiscal third-quarter earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization of $218 million, down 2% from the same period a year earlier. Earnings per share were $2.33, down 13% from …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 14, 2024
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‘The Thread Collectors’ authors speak to Iowans about challenges facing women – and what unites us

Shaunna Edwards, left, and Alyson Richman, are the authors of the bestselling “The Thread Collectors,” a historical fiction novel set in the Civil War. Edwards and Richman spoke to a crowd on March 7 at…
By Nicole Grundmeier | Mar 14, 2024