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Grind for Life skateboard contest series coming to Des Moines

Skate DSM has announced that the Grind for Life Series will take place at the Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines on May 13. The Grind for Life Series is a national skateboarding contest series that …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 14, 2023
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Algae farming company leases space in Financial Center

Left: Slater-based Gross-Wen Technologies has leased space in downtown Des Moines’ Financial Center. Business Record file photo. Right: Gross-Wen Technologies headquarters in Slater. Photo by Michael Crumb.

A Slater-based company that has developed a technology …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 14, 2023
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A Closer Look: Angela Christensen

“Where’s the math?”

That question kept returning to Angela Christensen during a visit to Iowa State University as a high school senior. The Duluth, Minn., native liked math and science and was contemplating majoring in …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Apr 14, 2023
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The Elbert Files: Payback?

A light rain had just stopped when I saw my friend K.C. at the corner of 37th Street and Grand Avenue. 

“Isn’t it terrible what’s happening to Mount Pleasant?” I said. 

“You mean closing Iowa …
By Dave Elbert | Apr 14, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of April 14

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 14, 2023
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Annual Fearless survey: Awareness of gender equity issues is improving post-pandemic; now action needs to happen

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By Emily Kestel | Apr 14, 2023
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On the Move: Week of April 14

Allison Schroeder
F&G
Promoted to senior suitability specialist
allison.schroeder@fglife.com

Heather Agan
F&G
Promoted to key accounts specialist II
heather.agan@fglife.com

Caprice Oakley
F&G
Promoted to key accounts specialist II
caprice.oakley@fglife.com

Tatum Kaldenberg
F&G
Promoted to team …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 14, 2023
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UNI student Lexi Gause honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Campus Compact has announced its 2023-2024 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows, including Lexi Gause from the University of Northern Iowa.

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The Newman Civic Fellowship is a prestigious recognition that honors students who have …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 13, 2023
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Iowa Insurance Division hosting event series for child care providers

To help address the state’s child care crisis, the Iowa Insurance Division is launching an initiative that aims to connect child care providers with the resources they need to run successful child care businesses. Called …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 13, 2023
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Google announces first Iowa digital coach to serve Iowa entrepreneurs

Google and Main Street America have announced that Lindsey Newland will serve Iowa small businesses as Google’s first Grow with Google digital coach in the state. Digital coaches are local marketing experts and entrepreneurs who …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 13, 2023