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UI hosting eighth Mandela Washington Fellowship

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center has partnered with the Tippie College of Business Institute for International Business for the eighth time to host the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 23, 2023
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Massachusetts yogurt company gets USDA loan to expand to Iowa

A company that makes plant-based yogurts has been awarded an $11.7 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand production to Iowa. The USDA announced the award to Leominster, Mass.-based Plantbased Innovations LLC …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 23, 2023
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Habitat for Humanity starts duplex project in Ankeny

Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new project in Ankeny. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity

A groundbreaking ceremony held this week in Ankeny …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 23, 2023
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A Closer Look: Dave Keith

Dave Keith has built a wooden fire truck for his grandson, a roll-top desk for his wife, a custom table for a silent auction at United Way, and a question-mark-shaped bookshelf for his office.

Now, …
By Nicole Grundmeier | Jun 23, 2023
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On Leadership: Are you getting your point across? Advice from a communications expert

This is part of a series on effective communication for leaders and organizations.

“If you want to be an effective leader, you need to excel in communication. In fact, the success of your business relies …
By Suzanna de Baca | Jun 23, 2023
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On the Move: Week of June 23

Wen Gao
F&G
Hired as investment analyst, retail business
wen.gao@fglife.com

LaTasha Johnson
F&G
Hired as new business customer contact representative I
latasha.johnson@fglife.com

Angie Ford
F&G
Hired as new business customer contact representative
angie.ford@fglife.com

Richard Stevens…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 23, 2023
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Downtown Farmers’ Market opens vendor applications for second half of season

The Des Moines Downtown Farmers’ Market is accepting vendor applications for the second half of the 2023 outdoor season. Interested vendors can apply by July 12. The market welcomes various categories of vendors, including minority …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 22, 2023
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University of Northern Iowa launches first-ever engineering degree

The University of Northern Iowa is meeting the growing demand for engineering education by introducing its first-ever engineering degree programs. Starting in fall 2024, students can enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Materials Science …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 22, 2023
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Airport update: Board to consider initial bid package next month, groundbreaking on terminal set for October

A digital rendering of the new Des Moines International Airport. Image provided by Des Moines International Airport.

The Des Moines International Airport Authority board of directors will consider initial bids for the airport improvement project …
By Michael Crumb | Jun 22, 2023
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Reynolds announces leadership change at Department of Education

McKenzie Snow

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today a change in leadership at the Iowa Department of Education, appointing McKenzie Snow, who is currently Virginia’s deputy secretary of education, to replace Chad Aldis as department director. …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 22, 2023
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