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More than $443K in child care business incentive grants announced

The state on Monday announced a second round of child care business incentive grants to help  businesses support the creation of child care openings in their communities. A total of $443,234 will be awarded through Iowa Workforce …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2023
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Iowa farmland sold for average $13,742 an acre in 2022

The value of Iowa’s tillable farmland plateaued during the last half of 2022 but prices remain at historic highs, according to research by Iowa Appraisal.

Land values rose 13.4% in 2022, with the average statewide …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 10, 2023
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Bravo announces award recipients for 2023 gala

Bravo Greater Des Moines will present Ballet Des Moines and the Iowa Asian Alliance with Spotlight Awards during its annual awards gala, scheduled for Feb. 4 at Hy-Vee Hall. According to a news release announcing the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2023
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Arts Festival forms group to support creative entrepreneurship

The Des Moines Arts Festival today announced the launch of Artswork, a new organization designed to support creative entrepreneurs and advance the creative economy in Central Iowa.

According to a news release announcing the creation …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 5, 2023
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Christensen re-selected as chief justice

The Iowa Supreme Court has re-selected Justice Susan Christensen as chief justice. Christensen’s previous term on the court expired Dec. 31. Her new two-year term began Jan 1. Christensen, of Harlan, was first selected in …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2023
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DMARC announces staffing transitions

Blake Willadsen has been named the new marketing and communications manager at the Des Moines Area Religious Council. He moves into the position as Luke Elzinga transitions to a new policy and advocacy manager position …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2023
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IBC calls for action on workforce as Q4 outlook continues showing labor as top challenge in 2023

 

Ongoing concerns with attracting and retaining workers, and inflation, continue to be the top economic challenges for the first six months of 2023, but despite those worries optimism remained in positive territory, according to …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jan 5, 2023
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On the Move: Week of January 6

Emily Current

Indigo Living

Hired as leasing consultant

emily.current@hubbellrealty.com

 

Connor Hodges

Indigo Living

Hired as leasing consultant

connor.hodges@hubbellrealty.com

 

Kaide Moss

Indigo Living

Hired as maintenance associate

kaide.moss@hubbellrealty.com

 

Elizabeth Berhanu

Indigo Living

Hired …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2023
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What they’re checking out: Week of January 6

 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 BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2023
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Reynolds to deliver Condition of the State

Gov. Kim Reynolds will deliver her annual Condition of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. Iowa PBS will provide a livestream online, and it can be watched on the governor’s YouTube and Facebook sites.…
By BPC Staff | Jan 4, 2023