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On the Move: Week of Nov. 24

Trisha Guffey
Lockton
Hired as learning immersion track team leader
trisha.guffey@lockton.com

Courtney Kuch
Lockton
Hired as account executive
courtney.kuch@lockton.com

Megan Weiler Green
Weiler
Promoted to CFO, general counsel, engineering manager
mweilergreen@weilerproducts.com

Abby Coppola
Children’s Cancer …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 24, 2023
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Mullets to open new restaurant in Norwalk

The city of Norwalk, in conjunction with Sportsplex USA, Gregg Young Sports Campus, Sportsman Solutions and WB Realty Co., announced that a new Mullets restaurant will be built at Norwalk Central, with an anticipated opening …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 22, 2023
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IEDA approves $1.5 million award for Independence-based food manufacturer’s new facility

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board awarded $1.5 million in direct financial assistance at its Nov. 17 meeting to a newly formed Independence-based food products manufacturer.

According to an investment summary and news release from …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 22, 2023
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Reynolds proclaims Nov. 24 as ‘Mia Peterson Day in Iowa’

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proclaimed Nov. 24 as “Mia Peterson Day in Iowa” to commemorate the 50th birthday of an under-recognized Iowan who worked throughout her adult life to promote self-advocacy and equal treatment. Peterson …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 22, 2023
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Olsson names Chaffin north-central geography leader

Brian Chaffin

Brian Chaffin will lead Olsson’s growth strategy across Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas as the engineering firm’s new north-central geography leader. He will serve as a senior vice president and oversee …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 22, 2023
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Meyocks announces ownership, leadership transition

Meyocks, a branding and marketing agency in West Des Moines, announced that Kelly Ferguson, a member of the firm’s executive team, will acquire a majority interest in the company and become its president, effective Jan. …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 22, 2023
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Arcadia office building undergoing $6 million makeover

The Arcadia office building in West Des Moines will undergo a $6 million makeover that when completed will provide employees with more modern work spaces and amenities, the property’s owners said.

The four-story building at …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Nov 22, 2023
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New Meals on Wheels campus expected to triple meal capacity

A new WesleyLife Meals on Wheels campus that will celebrate its grand opening on Dec. 1 is expected to triple the number of meals that Meals on Wheels delivers daily to older adults and military …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 21, 2023
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29 Iowa employers make Forbes’ best-in-state employer list

Principal Financial Group took the top spot in the Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” rankings in Iowa, leading a group of 29 employers in the state that received recognition. University of Iowa Hospitals and …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 21, 2023
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ISU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences names new dean

Benjamin Withers

Benjamin Withers, who currently serves as dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University, has been named the next dean of Iowa State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 21, 2023