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Polk County Board of Supervisors awards $100,000 grant for construction of DMACC Transportation Institute

The Polk County Board of Supervisors has granted a $100,000 Community Development Grant to support the construction of the new Des Moines Area Community College Transportation Institute. The facility, part of a $9 million project, …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 26, 2023
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Look back at most-read Business Record stories from 2023

As 2023 winds down, we looked back at the business stories that garnered the most readers over the course of the year. We hope you enjoy revisiting these and other top news stories of the …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 26, 2023
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On the Move: Week of Dec. 22

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By Business Record Staff | Dec 22, 2023
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Covenant Family Solutions opens new Ames clinic

Regional mental health care provider Covenant Family Solutions opened its first Central Iowa clinic on Dec. 15. The organization provides mental and behavioral health care services, including therapy and medication management, for individuals, couples and …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 21, 2023
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Iowa’s unemployment rate rises to 3.3% in November

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.3% in November, up from 3.1% a year ago. This marked the fourth straight month the rate has increased. The state’s labor force participation rate dipped to 68.1% …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 21, 2023
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IEDA hosting Main Street Iowa application workshops

The Iowa Economic Development Authority will host virtual application workshops for communities interested in applying for Main Street Iowa. The workshops, which will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 21, 2023
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ABI survey shows positive outlook for capital expenditures, sales and workforce retention

In the quarterly business survey sent to the Iowa Association of Business and Industry board members, 64% said they plan to make capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2024, showing a commitment to continue …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 21, 2023
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State Historical Society of Iowa calls for board and awards nominations

The State Historical Society of Iowa is accepting nominations for the Excellence in Iowa History Awards, which recognize those who “make contributions to the study and practice of Iowa history,” according to a press release. …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 20, 2023
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Buena Vista University, United Bank of Iowa form strategic partnership

Buena Vista University and United Bank of Iowa have entered into a strategic partnership to provide educational benefits to the bank’s 330 employees. The collaboration offers grant funding that will reduce the costs of classes …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 20, 2023
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Sean Willett appointed Lincoln Savings Bank CEO

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The Lincoln Bancorp and Lincoln Savings Bank board of directors announced Monday the appointment of Sean Willett as Lincoln Savings Bank’s new CEO, effective Dec. 29.

Willett is a banking executive with more …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 20, 2023