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Knapp Properties CEO to chair Greater Des Moines Heart Ball

Chris Costa, president and CEO of Knapp Properties, was named the community volunteer chairperson for the 2024 Greater Des Moines Heart Ball. The Heart Ball is part of the Heart of Greater Des Moines campaign, …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 28, 2023
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Nominations now open for 2024 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Awards

Volunteer Iowa has released nomination materials for the 2024 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Awards. Nominations must be submitted online or postmarked by Jan. 20, 2024, and honorees will be recognized during a special ceremony …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 27, 2023
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Rural mainstreet index drops to lowest level in over 3 years

The rural mainstreet index fell below growth neutral for a third straight month to a 40.4 reading in November, its lowest mark since 2020 and a four-point dip from October’s 44.4.

“This is the weakest …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 27, 2023
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Adel-based education management company names Connor Harrington as its CEO

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Kuder Inc., an education management company in Adel, appointed Connor Harrington as the organization’s CEO, effective Nov. 14. Harrington is succeeding his father, Phil Harrington, who created and led the company for 27 …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 27, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 24

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 | Nov 24, 2023
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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

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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