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ChildServe announces two hires for foundation team

ChildServe, a Des Moines-based pediatric specialty health care provider, announced the hirings of Tiffany Nagel Spinner as vice president of development and Madi Bellile as associate director of development of the nonprofit’s foundation. Nagel Spinner, …

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index stays the same in December

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index was 106.3 in December 2024, remaining the same from November 2024.

When seen together, a six-month annualized change in the index below -2.0% and a six-month diffusion index below 50.0 …

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IEDA awards 8 historic preservation grants

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $93,846 in Certified Local Government (CLG) grants, to seven Iowa historic preservation projects, including one in Des Moines. The city of Keokuk will also receive a $13,460 grant …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership opens registration for DMDC trip

Registration is open for the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 46th annual DMDC trip to Washington, D.C., from May 7-9. DMDC is an opportunity for Greater Des Moines business and community leaders to advocate for regional …

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State ag department opens applications for Butchery Innovation Grant program

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program. The grant helps small-scale meat processors expand their capacity within Iowa. It is part of Choose Iowa, …

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Farmers Mutual Hail to acquire Canadian insurer

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Iowa (FMH) announced it is acquiring Canadian-based Palliser Insurance. Palliser is a crop hail insurance provider headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, that offers crop hail insurance across western Canada. …

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2024 Business Hall of Fame inductees announced

Robert G. Riley, Christopher J. Risewick and Dr. Teri Wahlig have been named the 2024 inductees to the Iowa Business Hall of Fame.

The Greater Des Moines Committee, the 118-year-old group of more than 100 …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 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 …

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On the Move: Week of Feb. 7

Janine Reames
South Story Bank & Trust
Hired as vice president, treasury management
jreames@southstorybank.com

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Valley West Mall up for sale as West Des Moines eyes redevelopment

Valley West Mall has been placed on the market, opening the door for redevelopment of the nearly 60-acre site. Business Record file photo

Valley West Mall has been placed on the market, months after the …