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Wells Fargo awards $75,000 grant to PCHTF Stable Steady Strong initiative

Wells Fargo provided the Polk County Housing Trust Fund a $75,000 grant for its Stable Steady Strong initiative, which makes grants to local nonprofits that help people and families find safe, affordable housing. This year, …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 29, 2023
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MidWestOne Financial Group announces strategic acquisition in Denver

MidWestOne Financial Group announced that it executed a definitive merger agreement to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of its Florida operations into the acquisition of Denver Bankshares Inc., the parent company for the Bank …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 29, 2023
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Adapting to change

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By Business Record Staff | Sep 29, 2023
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Envision Iowa: Key takeaways about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic infrastructure

The Business Record recently held its third think tank session of this year’s Envision Iowa series. It focused on infrastructure, specifically about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic infrastructure needs. Panelists included:

Joe Murphy
president, Iowa …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 29, 2023
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On the Move: Week of Sept. 29

Crystal Clayton
F&G
Hired as director, operations customer experience
crystal.clayton@fglife.com

Sydney Boeschen
F&G
Hired as manager, internal controls
sydney.boeschen@fglife.com

Christopher Rainwater
F&G
Hired as claims customer contact representative
christopher.rainwater@fglife.com

Carter Khalequzzaman
F&G
Hired as actuary, …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 29, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of Sept. 29

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 29, 2023
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Made in Iowa

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By Business Record Staff | Sep 29, 2023
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Meisner named 2023 Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year

The Business Record has named Jessica Meisner as the 2023 Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year. Meisner is the vice president of human resources at UnityPoint Health.


The award, launched by the Business Record …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 28, 2023
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USDA invests $5 million to strengthen rural Iowa communities, businesses

Theresa Greenfield, U.S. Department of Agriculture rural development state director in Iowa, announced that the agency is investing $4,782,800 in loans and $268,500 in grants to 13 rural Iowa projects to help communities and businesses …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 28, 2023
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Wild Boar Challenge for Charity returns Saturday

The Wild Boar Challenge for Charity, presented by Contributors Breakfast Club, will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday at Wildwood Hills Ranch in St. Charles. The race will support Wildwood Hills Ranch, which provides educational …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 28, 2023