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Majority of Iowa manufacturers planning capital expenditures

Iowa manufacturers are set to make significant strategic investments in their organizations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry Quarterly Business Survey.

The survey found that …

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Meta donates nearly $212,000 to local groups

Nearly $212,000 is being provided to schools and nonprofit organizations through Meta Altoona Data Center’s Community Action Grants program, the data center giant announced. The company, known more familiarly as Facebook, has a large data …

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State initiative against trafficking is finalist for national award

An initiative called Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking is one of three finalists for the National Association of Secretaries of State’s 2023 IDEAS Award. IBAT is a member organization that raises awareness for human trafficking and …

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Des Moines receives more donations for north-side rec center

The Des Moines City Council on Monday is expected to receive and consider $1.65 million in additional donations and naming agreements for the Reichardt Community Recreation Center project planned on the city’s north side.

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TruBank donates $30,000 to disc golf Des Moines Challenge

TruBank will be the premier sponsor of the 2023 TruBank Des Moines Challenge presented by Discraft after the community bank made a $30,000 donation to the event. The Disc Golf Pro Tour Elite Series tournament …

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Kent Pet Group announces new manufacturing plant in Muscatine

Kent Pet Group, a subsidiary of the family-owned Kent Corp., has announced plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Muscatine. The company, which sells its sustainable pet products around the world under the brands …

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Probation credit legislation passes Iowa House

House File 349, a bill that would reduce the length of individuals’ probationary periods when they complete education and workforce activities, passed the Iowa House on Tuesday 93-1. Under the legislation, individuals could reduce their …

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ISU Research Park, Alliant Energy partner on ag innovation lab

A digital rendering of the new Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab that will be built at the Iowa State University Research Park. Image provided by Alliant Energy.

A new collaborative office and agricultural workshop space …

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Meet the Business Record’s 2023 class of Forty Under 40

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What they’re checking out: Week of March 24

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 …