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Simpson College announces two full-tuition scholarship programs

Simpson College announced Thursday two new full-tuition scholarship programs, which the private, liberal arts college expects will “substantially increase” the number of new Iowa students qualifying for free tuition.

The first initiative, Simpson’s $100K Promise, …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of September 8

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 | Sep 8, 2023
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A Closer Look: Ian Roberts

Ian Roberts has hit the ground running in his first two months on the job as superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools.

He hasn’t really had much choice. The state’s largest school district is preparing …
By Nicole Grundmeier | Sep 8, 2023
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Waterloo Career Center: Innovation from the inside out

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By Sarah Diehn | Sep 8, 2023
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On the Move: Week of Sept. 8

Meghan Myers
Food Bank of Iowa
Promoted to senior manager data and strategic analytics
mmyers@foodbankiowa.org

Emily Shearer
Food Bank of Iowa
Promoted to senior manager of food acquisition and advocacy
eshearer@foodbankiowa.org

Sonja LeSher
Food Bank …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2023
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1,000 Friends of Iowa opens nominations for Best Development Awards

Nominations are now open for the 1,000 Friends of Iowa’s Best Development Awards program. The awards program, in its 22nd year, recognizes Iowa’s thoughtfully considered projects and programs that connect building, land, natural resources, development, …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 7, 2023
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David Hurd receives 2023 Iowa Innovation Award

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation posthumously recognized David Hurd as the recipient of the 2023 Iowa Innovation Award on Sept. 3 at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park. Established in 2022, the …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 7, 2023
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ICON Water Trails hires Oppel as executive director

Stephanie Oppel, pictured, has been named the new executive director of ICON Water Trails.

The organization announced her hiring today, saying Oppel will begin her new duties on Sept. 25.

Oppel’s hiring comes almost a …
By Michael Crumb | Sep 7, 2023
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2023 Principal Charity Classic raises over $8M for children’s charities

The Principal Charity Classic announced that its 2023 tournament raised more than $8 million in support of Iowa children’s charities. The annual PGA Tour Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $53.7 million for …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 7, 2023
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CyTown welcomes McFarland Clinic as first tenant

Above is a rendering of a completed CyTown between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum in Ames. It was announced that McFarland Clinic will be CyTown’s first tenant. The image was provided by the ISU…
By Michael Crumb | Sep 7, 2023