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VIDEO: Rewatch our 2025 Economic Forecast

At the Business Record’s 2025 Economic Forecast event, panelists shared their thoughts on how they believe Iowa’s economy will perform this year, weighing opportunities and challenges currently facing the local and national economies.

During the …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025
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Webinar planned on responding to immigration raids

Fredrikson & Byron PA, which has law offices in Des Moines, is holding a free webinar on how to respond to an immigration raid by federal agencies and what to expect during investigations or audits …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025
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Chrysalis Foundation awards over $100,000 in grants to 34 nonprofits

The Chrysalis Foundation, a Des Moines-based nonprofit, announced over $100,000 in 2025 Chrysalis Community Partner grant awards to 34 local nonprofit organizations. The foundation selected organizations that are aligned with its mission to ensure the …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025
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Denson retiring from DMACC at year-end

Rob Denson, president and CEO of Des Moines Area Community College, announced Tuesday that he will retire Dec. 30 after 22 years at the helm of Iowa’s largest community college.

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Denson took the …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 30, 2025
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State of Iowa partners with Texas tech company on public safety solutions

The state of Iowa has selected Tyler Technologies, a software and technology service provider based in Plano, Texas, to provide new public safety solutions to the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Iowa DPS …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 29, 2025
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ISU receives $3.7 million in National Science Foundation grants for cybersecurity workforce program

Iowa State University has been selected by the National Science Foundation to receive $3.7 million in grants to support the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. The program offers scholarships to students studying cybersecurity who commit …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 29, 2025
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What’s happening with the federal funding freeze

A directive from President Donald Trump to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants, loans and other financial assistance was issued Monday night by the White House Office of Budget and Management, setting off concerns …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 29, 2025
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Grimes considers rezoning request for 280-acre mixed-use development

A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11 for the proposed rezoning of 280 acres in Grimes that city officials say could lead to the construction of homes and commercial property that will have an …
By Michael Crumb | Jan 29, 2025
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Amended concept for Grand Experience clears WDM P&Z

An amended planned unit development concept plan for the Grand Experience development in West Des Moines was approved by the West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission Monday. The amended plan was needed because of…
By Michael Crumb | Jan 29, 2025
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R&R Realty announces promotions

R&R Realty Group has announced the promotion of Jenny Livingston to vice president of human resources and Mike Herrmann to president of advantage property management.

According to a news release, Livingston previously served as senior vice president …
By Business Record Staff | Jan 29, 2025