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What they’re checking out: Week of May 16

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 May 16

Jessica Erickson
Technology Association of Iowa
Promoted to senior director of events and programs
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Winnebago to lay off 196 in northern Iowa

According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act data released today, Winnebago Industries plans to layoff 196 people from its Iowa operation. Effective June 13, 128 people in Forest City, 30 people in Lake Mills, …

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Disability Rights Iowa launches survey to evaluate advocacy focus areas

Disability Rights Iowa is seeking Iowans with disabilities to share their perspectives, opinions and needs in DRI’s 2025 Areas of Focus Survey, which aims to help the nonprofit re-evaluate the focus of their advocacy. The …

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‘Don’t panic’ and other top takeaways from today’s Power Breakfast on navigating disruption

Tariffs, policies and navigating disruption were the focus of the Business Record’s Power Breakfast, held this morning at the Des Moines Heritage Center.

Panelists included Joel Anderson, partner, government services at RSM US; Mike McCoy, …

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State releases April employment data for Iowa

Iowa’s labor force participation rate in April inched up to 67.2%, the highest it’s been in 16 months, Iowa Workforce Development data shows.

The state’s labor force participation rate has been hovering around 67% for …

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Trees Forever relaunches One Million Trees Initiative

Trees Forever, a Des Moines-based environmental nonprofit, has announced the relaunch of its One Million Trees Central Iowa Initiative. The initiative focuses on planting and protecting trees and advocating for policy to reach the goal …

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Kinzler Corp. to acquire Banker Insulation

Kinzler Corp., an employee-owned group of construction services companies, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Banker Insulation, an insulation contractor based in Chandler, Ariz., with nine locations across Arizona and New …

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New Iowa law will require Iowa cities, counties to allow ADUs

A law goes into effect July 1 that allows owners of single-family lots in Iowa to add an accessory dwelling unit to their property. The graphic above shows different ways the secondary housing units can…
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Partnership announces Out to Lunch event dates, locations

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Out to Lunch event series will start Wednesday, May 21. Out to Lunch is a series of mid-day summer events that pop up in various downtown locations featuring local food …