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DOT urges caution after record number of snowplow strikes during Feb. 12 storm

A record number of Iowa Department of Transportation snowplows were hit by vehicles during last Wednesday’s snowstorm, the Iowa DOT said in a news release.

There were 15 snowplow strikes during the Feb. 12 storm, …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 17, 2025
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MPO seeking public input on local transportation project funding

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is asking for public input on which of 27 local transportation projects should receive federal grant funding. Public comments will be open through Feb. 28. The MPO …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2025
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WDM Chamber announces 2025 Citizen, Emerging Citizen of the Year

Jennifer Hahn and Robert Palmer were named the Citizen of the Year and Emerging Citizen of the Year, respectively, by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and city of West Des Moines. Hahn, a …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2025
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Kim Grzywacz receives Patti Lloyd Lifetime Volunteer Award

Kim Grzywacz, sales director for Des Moines-based CIT Signature Transportation, has received the Patti Lloyd Lifetime Volunteer Award from the American Bus Association (ABA). The award recognizes Grzywacz’s dedication, leadership and influence in the motorcoach …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2025
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Iowa Department of Education seeks sponsors for summer meal, snack sites

The Iowa Department of Education announced it is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides meals and snacks to children in low-income areas of the state during the summer months. The U.S. Department …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2025
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Applications open for Spark DSM Business Incubator program

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Spark DSM Business Incubator program has opened applications for upcoming events. The Spark DSM started in 2022 to bring new small businesses to the Downtown Farmers Market and has since …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2025
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Palmer retiring from Prairie Meadows, Ohorilko named successor

Gary Palmer, left, and Brian Ohorilko

Prairie Meadows has announced President and CEO Gary Palmer will retire at the end of the year after 19 years in the role. Brian Ohorilko will succeed Palmer, effective …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2025
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Winterset, Story City receive state grants for water quality projects

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced more than $8 million in grants to advance water quality projects in 18 Iowa communities. The funding is made available through the Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program. …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2025
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What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 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 | Feb 14, 2025
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On the Move: Week of Feb. 14

Niki Holland
Lockton
Hired as account executive
niki.holland@lockton.com

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By Business Record Staff | Feb 14, 2025