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What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 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 …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 16, 2024
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On the Move: Week of Feb. 16

Jessica Karsjens
Hubbell Realty Co.
Hired as senior accountant
jessica.karsjens@hubbellrealty.com

Toni Webster
Indigo Living
Hired as property manager
toni.webster@hubbellrealty.com

Jasmyne Harris
Indigo Living
Hired as leasing consultant
jasmyne.harris@hubbellrealty.com

Habeeb Abdulkadir
Indigo Living
Hired as senior …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 16, 2024
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Business Analytics Symposium returns to downtown Des Moines on April 2

Iowa State University announced that “Business Analytics in the Era of AI” will be the theme for this year’s Business Analytics Symposium, hosted by the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business. The event will …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 15, 2024
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F&G Annuities and Life launches its first registered index-linked annuity

Insurance provider F&G Annuities and Life announced the launch of its first registered index-linked annuity (RILA), which is a type of annuity that limits exposure to risk. According to a news release, the move into …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 15, 2024
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Common Sense Institute names Ben Murrey as new Iowa policy director

Common Sense Institute (CSI) Iowa on Tuesday announced Ben Murrey as its director of policy and research. The nonpartisan research organization launched in Iowa in January with the goal of evaluating the potential impact of …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 15, 2024
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Iowa Leading Indicators Index contracts slightly again in December

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased 0.1% to 105.1 in December from 105.2 in November. During the six-month span through December, the ILII decreased 1.4%, an annualized rate of -2.8%. The six-month diffusion index …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 15, 2024
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Baker Group opens Kansas City office

Baker Group, an Ankeny-based design-build contractor, announced the opening of a new office in Kansas City, Mo. The new location is Baker Group’s first office outside of Iowa, bringing its total locations to five. The …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2024
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Applications open for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting initial applications for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program through March 8. The program …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2024
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Alliant Energy’s Iowa president to retire; Farlinger named successor

Terry Kouba, president of Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company, will retire from the organization, the public utility company announced today.

Mayuri (May) Farlinger

The company’s board of directors has selected Mayuri (May) Farlinger to succeed …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2024
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Business owners speak out against anti-trans bills at Statehouse

Bills that are trying to strip rights away from members of the LGBTQ community are continuing to hurt Iowa and its efforts to retain and attract top talent, owners of small businesses in Valley Junction …
By Michael Crumb | Feb 14, 2024
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