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Highland Apartments expected to be razed in mid-July

Demolition of the HighlandApartments is expected to begin in mid-July after items worth saving from the building are salvaged, an official said.

The Des Moines City Council this month approved a request to demolish the 108-year-old, three-story brick …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Jun 28, 2023
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Iowa human resources society to hold 2023 conference in October

The Iowa Society for Human Resource Management State Council has announced the 2023 Iowa SHRM State Conference will be held Oct. 11-13 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The theme of this year’s …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 27, 2023
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Veridian awards $14,000 in scholarships to seven Iowa students

Veridian Credit Union recently granted $14,000 in scholarships to seven students across Iowa for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarships were distributed across three categories, with two $2,000 scholarships awarded to Veridian members in …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 27, 2023
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West Bank ranked among top 20 banks by American Banker

West Bank has been ranked as one of the top 20 banks in the country by American Banker Magazine. American Banker evaluates public and private banks with assets ranging from $2 billion to $10 billion, …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 27, 2023
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Brookfield Asset Management offers $3.4B for West Des Moines-based American Equity

Des Moines Register: Canadian private equity firm Brookfield Asset Management is offering to buy West Des Moines-based American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. for $3.4 billion, potentially completing the investor’s transition from a life raft …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 27, 2023
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WesleyLife announces new chief operating officer

Allison Pendroy

Allison Pendroy, has been named the chief operating officer of WesleyLife in Johnston, according to a press release from the company. Pendroy will join WesleyLife after more than 14 years with the Des …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 26, 2023
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Third draft of regional water agreement due this summer with 2025 goal for operation

A third draft of an agreement to create a regional water utility is expected to be available for review this summer with agreements to join the utility being signed by the end of this year.…
By Michael Crumb | Jun 26, 2023

Local named to national children’s advocacy leadership council

Steffani Simbric, administrator of the Iowa Child Advocacy Board, has been appointed to the State Leadership Council of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. Simbric’s appointment recognizes her expertise …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 26, 2023
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Broadlawns plans new brain, memory care center in Urbandale

The Broadlawns Brain and Memory Center is planned in a new medical campus at 9300 Northpark Drive in Urbandale. The center is expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026. Architectural rendering special to…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 26, 2023
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Two Des Moines universities partner to expand health care career pathways

Des Moines University and Grand View University have announced a partnership aimed at creating enhanced pathways for Grand View students interested in pursuing medical and health sciences careers. This collaboration seeks to benefit students while …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 23, 2023