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Corrigan to retire from Des Moines Water Works

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Ted Corrigan, the general manager and CEO of Des Moines Water Works, will retire after 35 years, the utility announced today.

Corrigan’s retirement will be effective July 18.

He served as interim CEO …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 21, 2025
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Soccer stadium project awarded $5M Destination Iowa grant

The proposed Pro Iowa Soccer Stadium and Global Plaza has been awarded a $5 million grant from the state’s Destination Iowa program. File photo

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted today to award a …
By Michael Crumb | Feb 21, 2025
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Executive director of Iowa Safe Schools to step down

Iowa Safe Schools, a nonprofit dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment to LGBTQ students, has announced that Becky Tayler will step down as executive director March 1. Tayler will remain involved with the …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 21, 2025
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Business Record names Forty Under 40 Alum of the Year

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By Business Record Staff | Feb 21, 2025
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What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 21

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 | Feb 21, 2025
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On the Move: Week of Feb. 21

Katie Ferrell
ViClarity
Hired as vice president, compliance services
katie.ferrell@viclarityus.com

Koral Hull
ViClarity
Hired as vice president, sales and marketing
koral.hull@viclarityus.com

Harold Clay
Indigo Living
Hired as senior maintenance associate
harold.clay@hubbellrealty.com

Brady Walker
Indigo Living…
By Business Record Staff | Feb 21, 2025
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Metronet completes fiber-optic build in Des Moines

Metronet has completed the construction of its $70 million fiber-optic network in Des Moines, the internet service provider recently announced. The city now has access to symmetrical, multigigabit internet speeds, with residential options up to …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 20, 2025

Deere reports drops in net income, sales in Q1

Deere & Co. reported net income of $869 million for the first quarter ended Jan. 26, or $3.19 per share, down from net income of $1.75 billion, or $6.23 per share, for the same quarter …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 20, 2025
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Fifth annual Day of Kindness proclaimed as Feb. 28

Gov. Kim Reynolds and West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble have announced that Feb. 28 will be the fifth annual Day of Kindness. The event was created by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 20, 2025
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West Des Moines Historical Society to host trivia night

The West Des Moines Historical Society (WDMHS) announced that it will host a trivia night fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 23 at the RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, to …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 20, 2025