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East Village, Valley Junction businesses speak out against bills they say hurts ability to attract workers

More than two dozen businesses in the East Village of Des Moines spoke out today against bills they say promote hate and hurt Iowa businesses’ ability to attract workers. Photo by Emily Kestel

Twenty-eight East Village …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 3, 2023
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What bills are still in play as Legislature’s first funnel passes

This week marks the first funnel deadline of the 2023 Legislature where a bill needs to make it out of a committee in either chamber for it to move on this session.

At the start …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 3, 2023
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Iowans United for Opportunity coalition pushes for probation credit bill

Iowans United for Opportunity, a coalition of Iowa stakeholders concerned with improving Iowa’s probation system, are advocating for legislation this session that would incentivize Iowans on probation to seek workforce training and employment.

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By Sarah Diehn | Mar 3, 2023
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Exporting Iowa

Farmers could see tighter profit margins in 2023 with some countries reducing their import of U.S. products. This will result in decreased demand and could cause the high commodity prices seen in recent years to …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 3, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of Mar. 3

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 | Mar 3, 2023
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UnityPoint, New Mexico health care group exploring merger

Des Moines-based UnityPoint Health and New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Systems are exploring the possibility of creating a new health care group with the goal of cutting administrative costs under a parent organization, the health care …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 2, 2023
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Iowa banks see increase in loans, deposits in fourth quarter

Iowa banks reported increases in loans and deposits in the fourth quarter, information released this week by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. shows.

“Despite headwinds from inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, Iowa banks …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 2, 2023
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State selects Odyssey to administer education savings accounts

The state of Iowa has selected Odyssey as the vendor that will administer the state’s new education savings account program, which begins in the 2023-24 school year. According to a news release, the state issued …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 2, 2023
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Labor shortages, supply chain disruptions still concerns as economy expands

Iowa’s economy expanded in February as fears of recession lingered, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers.

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Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index for Iowa rose to 53.2, up from 47 …
By Michael Crumb | Mar 2, 2023
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Vogel named CEO of Sigler

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Michelle Vogel has been named the new CEO of Sigler, a graphic design and commercial printing company based in Ames. According to a news release, Vogel has worked for Sigler for more than …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 1, 2023
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