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Ankeny council considers expansion agreement with Mrs. Clark’s

Mrs. Clark’s Foods plans to expand its facility in Ankeny by 90,000-100,000 square feet to increase its production capacity. The Ankeny City Council is scheduled to consider a development agreement for the expansion during its…
By Michael Crumb | Mar 17, 2025
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Photo of the Week: Lighted Walking Path opens along downtown Hy-Vee

A new art installation has opened along the sidewalk on the south side of the downtown Hy-Vee.

The Lighted Walking Path was created through a partnership between Operation Downtown; the Greater Des Moines Partnership; 420 …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 14, 2025
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11 organizations, leaders receive awards at 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference

The Iowa Tourism Office presented 11 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry during the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference Thursday in Altoona. In addition, conference attendees voted for the People’s Choice Award. The three winners …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 14, 2025
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University of Northern Iowa adding master of arts in teaching degree

The University of Northern Iowa announced a newly approved Master of Arts in Teaching degree in secondary education. The online graduate degree program is designed for graduates of non-teaching degree programs who want to complete …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 14, 2025
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15 Iowa dairies awarded innovation grants

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 15 Iowa dairy projects Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, which is in its second year. The cost-share grants aim to help expand on-farm dairy processing …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 14, 2025
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What they’re checking out: Week of Mar. 14

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 14, 2025
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On the Move: Week of Mar. 14

Alex Hinke
Paragon IT Professionals
Hired as recruiting specialist
ahinke@paragonitpros.com

Jeremy George
Paragon IT Professionals
Hired as accounting specialist
jgeorge@paragonitpros.com

Shanquie Ladd
Indigo Living
Hired as leasing consultant
shanqiue.ladd@hubbellrealty.com

Angela Johnson
Indigo Living
Promoted to …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 14, 2025
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Karl Mueller named director of energy department’s Ames National Laboratory

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Karl Mueller has been named the new director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory, operated by Iowa State University. He starts his new role June 1. Since 2021, Mueller has …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 13, 2025
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Interactive workforce development map launched for Central Iowa

Image courtesy of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

Capital Crossroads and the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM Workforce Collaborative have launched the Capital Crossroads Workforce Development Ecosystem Map, which offers a visual representation of workforce …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 13, 2025
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Newly built houses make up larger share of Des Moines-area home sales but take longer to sell

Newly built homes made up 24% of homes sold in the Greater Des Moines area in 2024, a percentage that has increased each year since 2019, data from Multiple Listing Service shows. The chart above…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Mar 13, 2025