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Coming attractions: Sports playing a big role in Central Iowa economic development

While big name events such as the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and the Dew Tour skateboarding competition capture the headlines, the real economic boost to the region comes from the dozens of smaller events that …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 28, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of April 28

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 28, 2023
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On the Move: Week of April 28

McKenna Martin
F&G
Hired as senior investment accountant
mcKenna.martin@fglife.com

DJ Evans
F&G
Hired as new business customer contact representative I
dajoan.evans@fglife.com

Ashlee Harringa
F&G
Hired as supervisor, new business contact center
ashlee.harringa@fglife.com

August Samples
F&G…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 28, 2023
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Conversion to two-way traffic on Fifth Avenue in downtown begins today

The conversion of Fifth Avenue from a one-way to two-way street begins today and will be completed by Sunday, the city of Des Moines announced. The conversion is part of the city’s efforts to improve …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 27, 2023
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YMCA celebrates National Healthy Kids Day on Saturday

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is celebrating National Healthy Kids Day on Saturday by offering a series of free activities for children and families. All five membership communities of the YMCA of Greater Des …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 27, 2023
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2023 Healthiest State Annual Award winners announced

The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of its 2023 Healthiest State Workplace, Individual, and Healthy Hometown awards. The awards ceremony was held in person on April 20th during the 2023 Workplace Wellbeing Conference. …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 27, 2023
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Story of SW Iowa grocer’s recovery focus of documentary, discussion on placemaking

They came to see a screening of a short documentary about a small-town grocery store in southwest Iowa that after being destroyed by fire in December 2021 is being rebuilt, restoring a landmark business to …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 27, 2023
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Remembering John Pappajohn

Whenever John Pappajohn spoke, people seemed to lean toward him, partly because he rarely talked above a whisper but mostly because he had interesting things to say. That’s certainly what happened in January 2007 when …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 27, 2023
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New DMACC Urban Campus building to serve new UNI, DMPS partnership

The University of Northern Iowa, Des Moines Public Schools and Des Moines Area Community College are engaging with existing and new relationships to create pathways that develop educators for Iowa.

The DMACC Foundation held a …
By Sarah Diehn | Apr 27, 2023
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New Veterans Business Outreach Center to serve Iowa

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced $3.5 million in grant awards to support outreach organizations focused on veterans’ small businesses. The grants will provide funding to create new Veterans Business Outreach Centers in seven …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 26, 2023