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Online public charter school expands to Iowa

Optima Academy Online, which bills itself as the world’s first virtual reality public charter school, has announced its expansion to Iowa. The school leverages virtual reality technologies so students can experience locations around the world. …

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New Event Spotlight: Junior Achievement of Central Iowa hosts first girls entrepreneurship workshop

The first Junior Achievement EntrepreneuHER Workshop was held on July 11. Photo courtesy of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

The “New Event Spotlight” is a feature the Business Record will use to share about new …

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Mercy Clinics acquires property next to Southridge Mall

Mercy Clinics Inc. has purchased three parcels adjacent to Southridge Mall, Polk County real estate records show.

Two of the parcels are undeveloped. The third, at 1101 E. Army Post Road, includes a 8,896-square-foot, one-story …

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East Village mixed-use project moving forward, with changes

A mixed-use project proposed over five years ago in Des Moines’ East Village district is moving forward but with modifications.

Plans for the proposed five-story retail, office and residential building at 418 E. Grand Ave. …

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Des Moines hosts FFA alumni at New Century Farmer Conference

A group of 43 Future Farmers of America alums, between the ages of 18 and 24 and from 21 states across the country, is getting a look inside the business operations of farming at the …

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Kemin Nutrisurance opens first pilot lab for wet pet food at global headquarters

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, recently introduced the Research and Exploration Services of Kemin Nutrisurance, the company’s pet food and rendering technologies business unit, with Kemin’s first-ever wet pet food pilot lab at its …

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WesleyLife launches foundation to broaden philanthropic impact

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WesleyLife has announced the launch of a foundation designed to meet “specialized and critical needs of an ever-growing population of older adults.”

Sophia S. Ahmad, vice president of philanthropy for WesleyLife, will …

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Report: Iowa farmland prices stable

The average price of Iowa farmland slipped 1.7% in the first six months of 2023, indicating stable conditions in the market, according to a report released by Iowa Appraisal. The statewide weighted average price for …

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Moody’s upgrades Waukee’s issuer rating

The city of Waukee recently received an upgrade to Aa1 from Aa2 for its issuer rating and outstanding general obligation unlimited tax bonds from Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s also assigned an Aa1 rating to Waukee’s …

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Pi515 selected for Microsoft TechSpark program

Pi515, a nonprofit providing tech education and mentorship to underserved and refugee youths, announced it will be working with the Microsoft TechSpark program, which launched five years ago to support nonprofits, create jobs and help …