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The move away from full-time remote work

Across the nation, a growing number of employers are requiring employees be in the office at least three or more days a week.

In March, JPMorgan Chase & Co. told senior employees that they must …
By Michael Crumb and Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 16, 2023
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Principal Financial Group’s workers are returning to the office. What it could mean for downtown

Last week, Principal Financial Group told its employees that most would be required to begin working in the office at least three days a week starting in November.

The mandate was welcome news to downtown …
By Kathy A. Bolten and Michael Crumb | Aug 16, 2023
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West Des Moines’ Hodne retiring as public services director

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Bret Hodne, West Des Moines public services director, is retiring on Sept. 8 after working for the city for over 34 years.

Hodne began working for the city as an equipment operator in …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2023
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Casey’s to buy 63 convenience stores from EG Group

Casey’s General Stores Inc., headquartered in Ankeny, has agreed to purchase 63 convenience stores from EG Group Ltd., Casey’s announced today. The convenience stores, which operate under the names Minit Mart and Certified Oil, are …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2023
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West Des Moines acquires land for arboretum

An arboretum that is proposed in West Des Moines will help reinforce the history of one of the area’s earliest settlers and provide residents and others a quiet place to visit, City Manager Tom Hadden …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 15, 2023
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Selzer partners with NBC News, Des Moines Register for Iowa Poll

J. Ann Selzer, president of Selzer and Co. Inc., will work with the Des Moines Register, NBC News and Mediacom to produce the Iowa Poll and provide insights leading up to the 2024 Iowa presidential …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2023
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Des Moines named No. 1 place for young professionals to meet homeownership goals

The city of Des Moines was ranked the top place for young professionals to live, according to a new study from Forbes.

The study’s goal was to determine the best places for young professionals to …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2023
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40 pieces of advice for young professionals from this year’s Forty Under 40 class

Numerous studies show that current young professionals and those who will be entering the workforce soon see their jobs as more than just a paycheck. 

Seventy percent of Americans say they define their sense of …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 15, 2023
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Waterloo company fined $85,000 by EPA

Advanced Heat Treat Corp., a Waterloo-based company, has been fined $85,000 for alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s chemical risk prevention provisions, the Environmental Protection Agency announced. According to the federal agency, Advanced …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 14, 2023
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Housing awards expected to create more than 2,000 residential units

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $38 million in workforce housing tax credits to develop new housing opportunities in communities across the state. The awards will support 59 housing projects that …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 14, 2023
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