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IEDA awards tax credits to Illinois company moving to Iowa

An Illinois company will move to Iowa with the help of tax incentives approved by the Iowa Economic Development Authority on Friday.

RILCO Inc. is a large lubricant distributor and service provider that has developed …
By Michael Crumb | Jul 24, 2023
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New blood pressure management program rolls out in Iowa

A pilot program to help people control high blood pressure is coming to communities in Iowa. The American Heart Association along with Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced the launch of “Check. Change. Control.,” …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 21, 2023
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Five Iowa credit unions top-ranked by Forbes

Five Iowa credit unions are on Forbes’ new list of top-rated credit unions in the United States. They are, in order: Community 1st Credit Union in Ottumwa, Ascentra Credit Union in Bettendorf, Community Choice Credit …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 21, 2023
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July Rural Mainstreet Index report shows expanding economy

Iowa’s July Rural Mainstreet Index rose to 54.1 from 51.7 in June, and the state’s farmland price index climbed to 63.1 from June’s 55.6.

Iowa’s new-hiring index for July also expanded to 57.9 from 52.4 …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 21, 2023
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Iowa CareGivers receives grants for programs supporting direct care workers

Iowa CareGivers received grants from two funders to support training and self-care programs for Iowa’s direct care workers and family caregivers. Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation awarded Iowa CareGivers $25,000 for 2023 and pledged an …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 21, 2023
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WDM Chamber of Commerce announces DEI Excellence award winners

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Community Choice Convention Center, located at 833 …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 21, 2023
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The Elbert Files: Iowa economy concerns

Iowa’s economy appears to have stalled and may be sliding backward. 

Seven of the eight economic factors that make up the Iowa Department of Revenue’s Iowa Leading Indicators Index were below par in the most …
By Dave Elbert | Jul 21, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of July 21

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 | Jul 21, 2023
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On the Move: Week of July 21

Rachel Gustafson
F&G
Hired as director, talent management
rachel.gustafson@fglife.com

Liz Cooney
F&G
Hired as manager, performance and capability management
liz.cooney@fglife.com

Peyton Hanley
F&G
Hired as actuarial assistant, inforce management
peyton.hanley@fglife.com

Kevin Moran
F&G
Hired as …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 21, 2023
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Iowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.7%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June was 2.7%, the same as it was in April and May, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

The state’s labor force participation rate increased to 68.7% in June, the …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 20, 2023