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Going east: Maple Studios announces Quad Cities location

Hank Norem, president of Ramco Innovations, which houses Maple Studios, announces that a new location of Maple Studios will open in eastern Iowa on the campus of Davenport-based Grace Technologies. Photo by Sarah Diehn

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By Sarah Diehn | Aug 14, 2023
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Local senior living leader receives national award

Brodey Hanson, executive director of the Bridges at Ankeny, was named the 2023 recipient of the AHCA Leader of the Year Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. “This …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 11, 2023
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Mercy College, Loras announce nursing partnership

Mercy College of Health Sciences and Loras College in Dubuque are partnering to offer a new three-plus-one program that provides an opportunity for students to earn two degrees in four years: a bachelor’s degree from …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 11, 2023
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State expands support for CDL training to community colleges

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced a new Iowa CDL infrastructure grant that will provide $5 million in funding to support CDL programs at Iowa community colleges that train individuals who are working on obtaining their …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 11, 2023
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Republic Cos. opening HVAC, electrical distribution center in Grimes

Republic Cos., a long-time Iowa electrical and mechanical distributor headquartered in Davenport, is expanding its operations to Grimes, the company announced.

The company is opening a distribution center and state-of-the-art HVAC and electrical training facility …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 11, 2023
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The Elbert Files: Letter from Knox


Knox and Becky Craig. Submitted photo

My father-in-law, Knox Craig, was a gifted letter writer.

Knox grew up in Oregon and graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in English in 1942.

He …
By Dave Elbert | Aug 11, 2023
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A Closer Look: Jeremy Parsons

Jeremy Parsons grew up around fairs. His dad was a county fair board president. He was involved in Future Farmers of America as a student, spending time around the Decatur County Fair. Parsons also spent …
By Michael Crumb | Aug 11, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of August 11

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 | Aug 11, 2023
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Envision Iowa: Key takeaways about the future of Iowa’s post-pandemic workforce

Companies across Iowa are continuing to navigate a new workplace environment as they emerge from the pandemic.

The Business Record recently held the first think tank session of this year’s Envision Iowa series. It focused …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 11, 2023
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Restocking the shelves

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By Business Record Staff | Aug 11, 2023