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The ‘growth mindset’

The little boy stood trembling over the side of the pool, refusing to jump in.

His coach begged. “Come on! You can do it!”

Finally, he did it. Then he pulled himself back to the …
By Lisa Rossi | Apr 7, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of April 7

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 7, 2023
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On the Move: Week of April 7

Rachel Dines
F&G
Promoted to senior advanced analytics developer
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Brittany Delaney
F&G
Promoted to senior associate actuary
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Chris Turner
F&G
Promoted to lead financial analyst

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Meghan Settje
F&G
Promoted to manager, FP&A…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 7, 2023
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Putts & Pins gets green light from West Des Moines board

The West Des Moines Board of Adjustment on Wednesday approved a conditional use permit for Putts & Pins, a combination bar, restaurant and recreation facility planned in Jordan Creek Point, 6920 E.P. True Parkway. The …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 6, 2023
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Eat Greater Des Moines, MEANS Database launch fundraising auction

Two nonprofits, Des Moines-based Eat Greater Des Moines and MEANS Database in Washington, D.C., are raising money to support their food recovery efforts during April by selling validation contracts related to the environmental, social and …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 6, 2023
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Count the Kicks program now available on desktop computers

A screenshot from the Count the Kicks web platform tool.

The Count the Kicks stillbirth prevention program has launched a new web-based tool to make kick-counting more accessible.

The new platform allows expectant parents to …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 6, 2023
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DMARC food pantry network sets records as bill that would create asset test for SNAP recipients advances in Legislature

A volunteer helps a visitor to the Johnston Partnership Place food pantry in 2022. Business Record file photo.

The Des Moines Area Religious Council’s food pantry network set a new record for the number of …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 6, 2023
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to host annual fundraiser this month

Participants in the 2020 Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Contributed photo

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa is kicking off its 30th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake on April 13. The event is the organization’s …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 6, 2023
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Iowa hotel association expands board of directors

Kalpesh Patel, principal at VKB Management, has joined the board of directors of the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association, the group announced. The nonprofit trade association was formed in early 2022 to promote, educate and …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 6, 2023
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Black & Brown Business Summit pitch competition finalists announced

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced seven finalists for the 2023 pitch competition presented by Bank of America at the third annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit. The finalists were selected …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 6, 2023