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Make It OK launches 2025 mental health awareness month campaign

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative announced it is supporting Mental Health Awareness Month this May with the release of the 2025 Make It OK Toolkit. The toolkit includes mental health resources and a series of …
By Business Record Staff | May 2, 2025
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Blank Children’s Hospital names building in honor of Deb and Bob Pulver

Deb Pulver outside the Deb and Bob Pulver Center. Photo courtesy UnityPoint Health

Blank Children’s Hospital announced the naming of the Deb & Bob Pulver Center located at 4055 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines …
By Business Record Staff | May 2, 2025
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Local economists weigh in on trade, construction

The Greater Des Moines Partnership hosted an economic outlook panel webinar this week, with three economists weighing in on various business challenges. They discussed how the agriculture industry is faring with tariff changes and what …
By Gigi Wood | May 2, 2025
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Greg Edwards: A portrait of progress

Greg Edwards will soon step down as president and CEO of Catch Des Moines after 25 years, saying the time is right for a change.

Edwards, 69, came to Des Moines in late 2000, after …
By Michael Crumb | May 2, 2025
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Fearless Focus recap: Four thoughts on women business owners

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By Macey Shofroth | May 2, 2025
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On the Move: Week of May 2

Sue Hudson
South Story Bank & Trust
Hired as SVP, human resources
shudson@southstorybank.com

Lanet Michael
South Story Bank & Trust
Hired as VP, BSA officer
lmichael@southstorybank.com

Roderick H. Strickland
Denovo Construction Solutions
Hired as superintendent…
By Business Record Staff | May 2, 2025
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Harm reduction vending machine launched at Polk County Health Department

A new harm reduction vending machine has been installed outside the Polk County Health Department, located at 1907 Carpenter Ave. in Des Moines, to offer free health and safety resources to the community. The vending …
By Business Record Staff | May 1, 2025
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Iowa’s Coolest Thing nominees announced, public voting begins

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced the nominees for its second annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest. The nominees come from a wide range of industries, including agriculture equipment, automotive components, consumer …
By Business Record Staff | May 1, 2025
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Wellmark Foundation announces new $5 million youth mental health grant program

Counties in Iowa that have at least one school that is eligible for the grant program. Photo courtesy Wellmark Foundation

The Wellmark Foundation announced today a new $5 million grant program aimed at addressing the …
By Business Record Staff | May 1, 2025
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Harkin Center building receives new accessibility certification

The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center, home of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen engagement, announced it has received the Gold Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, a global inclusive building rating system. The …
By Business Record Staff | May 1, 2025
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