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Business community says results of ’23 session enhance state’s economic vitality

The business community is celebrating key wins for its agenda during the recent legislative session, issues that leaders say will help make Iowa more competitive.

With the 2023 legislative session now in the books, here’s a look …
By Michael Crumb | May 10, 2023
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Pork producers provide 50,000 meals for underprivileged Iowans

The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Pork in the Pantry initiative has successfully provided more than 50,000 meals to underprivileged individuals in Iowa over the past few months. The program was made possible by the collaboration …
By Business Record Staff | May 10, 2023
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Ivy College of Business receives 5 Hermes Creative Awards

The Ivy College of Business was awarded five honors in the annual Hermes Creative Awards competition, which recognizes outstanding achievement by creative professionals worldwide. The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals administers and judges the …
By Business Record Staff | May 10, 2023
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Central Iowa United Way: Evictions up, child care openings down

The United Way of Central Iowa held its United to Thrive celebration Tuesday at the Meadows Events and Conference Center. Photo submitted by the United Way

The number of evictions in Central Iowa rose 35% …
By Business Record Staff | May 10, 2023
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Fairfield Inn, Tru hotel projects proposed in Norwalk

Two hotel projects have been proposed in Norwalk, a community that currently has no overnight lodging facilities.

Construction of the hotels is proposed on property that is north of Norwalk Central, a planned mixed-use development …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 10, 2023
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Warehouse property in Ankeny sold for $3.76 million

Ke Mezz LLC, located in Ankeny, paid Brandt Properties Co. $5.1 million for property at 2402 S.E. Hulsizer Road (pictured) in Ankeny, Polk County real estate records show. The 4-acre parcel includes a 59,800-square-foot office/warehouse facility built in …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 10, 2023

Can the Highland Apartments structure in Des Moines be saved?

Tanya Keith, a local historical preservationist, wasn’t optimistic that she would be able to persuade the Des Moines City Council to push the pause button on a request to demolish a century-plus-old building in the …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 10, 2023
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DNR to hold workshop on contaminated sites

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program are hosting a workshop June 7 for individuals interested in revitalizing underutilized properties, commonly …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2023
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Verizon continues upgrades to Des Moines network

Verizon is making upgrades to its network in Des Moines as part of a multiyear redesign. According to a news release, the purpose of the redesign is to stay ahead of exponential data usage increases, …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2023
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Scale DSM accelerator application deadline is May 14

The Scale DSM accelerator program is set to return for its second annual cohort, from June 13 to Dec. 12, aiming to assist minority-owned small businesses across Greater Des Moines to sustain growth. The program …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2023