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Gov. Reynolds appoints Stiffler as executive director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the appointment of Kristen Stiffler as the executive director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission.

Stiffler, a Clive resident, will assume her new position on April 24. She was a former Republican Iowa …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 18, 2023
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ABI names vice president of member and investor relations

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has announced that Michele Farrell will be joining the organization as vice president of member and investor relations, effective April 23. Farrell served as the CEO and owner …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 18, 2023
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AmeriCorps celebrates National Volunteer Week 2023

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, is celebrating National Volunteer Week. The week, which started April 16 and runs through Saturday, recognizes the significant contributions of volunteers in their local communities. According …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 18, 2023
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Midwest Pipe Supply acquired by St. Louis company

A St. Louis company has acquired Clear Lake-based Midwest Pipe Supply as it expands its drainage and waterworks reach into Iowa, according to a release published on Business Wire. Core & Main announced the acquisition on Monday. …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 18, 2023
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Seven leaders honored at Iowa Rural Summit

Seven leaders were honored at the recent Iowa Rural Summit with the Rand Fisher Rural Leadership Award for making a difference in their rural community or region. The award, sponsored by the Iowa Area Development …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 18, 2023
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SBA finalizes rules addressing capital access gaps for underrepresented business owners

The U.S. Small Business Administration has finalized two rules to address persistent gaps in access to capital affecting small business owners in underserved communities. According to a news release, the final rules grant permanence to …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 17, 2023
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By Degrees Foundation receives support from ADM, West Des Moines chamber

By Degrees Foundation, a nonprofit working to increase postsecondary readiness for Central Iowa high school students, has recently received a $100,000 grant and will also be the beneficiary of a separate fundraiser that goes through …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 17, 2023
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Salvation Army opens new pantry

The Salvation Army has opened a new Client Choice Clive Pantry at its coordination office in Clive, providing families with the opportunity to choose the items they need. The pantry will be open on Tuesdays, …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 14, 2023
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WDM to begin major reconstruction and improvements on Eighth Street

The city of West Des Moines will begin a major reconstruction project on Eighth Street between Center Street and Clegg Road during the 2023 construction season. To minimize traffic disruption, sections of Eighth Street will …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 14, 2023
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State awards $13.5M in second round of health care apprenticeship grants

Iowa’s Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program has awarded $13.5 million to 21 registered apprenticeship programs.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in her Condition of the State address in January a second $15 million round of funding for the …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 14, 2023