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State bar association releases DEI educational video

The Iowa State Bar Association has released the latest installment in its educational video series to inform Iowa attorneys and the public about evolving legal issues impacting underrepresented communities. “The Erosion of Rights: Constitutional Protections, …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025
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On the Move: Week of June 13

Wes Nordquist
Availa Bank
Promoted to market president
wnordquist@availa.bank

Alexis Briggs
Indigo Living
Hired as leasing consultant
alexis.briggs@hubbellrealty.com

Robbi Boggess
Indigo Living
Promoted to assistant property manager
robbi.boggess@goindigoliving.com

Brandon Kranovich
Highmark Senior Living
Promoted to …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025
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Taylored Expressions grows crafting business in Ankeny

Cupcakes were all the rage back in the early aughts, made popular by TV shows like “Sex and the City,” which highlighted New York City’s Magnolia Bakery. The height of the cupcake trend was 2008 …
By Gigi Wood | Jun 13, 2025
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Medicap Pharmacy introduces 24/7 prescription pickup

Medicap Pharmacy announced the launch of its new Pharmaself24 automated prescription pickup kiosk. Pharmaself24 is a secure, self-service prescription pickup kiosk solution that allows patients to collect their medications any time. The new service aims …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 12, 2025
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ISU veterinary college receives $5 million gift for facility expansion

Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a $5 million gift commitment from ISU alumni Scott and Angie State that will launch an expansion of the Large Animal Hospital at the Lloyd Veterinary …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 12, 2025
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Drake launches master’s program in Montessori education for DMPS teachers

Drake University has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Montessori Education program that is designed to support teachers within Des Moines Public Schools. The three-year agreement with DMPS is exclusive to …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 12, 2025
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Reynolds signs PBM regulations into law

Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law Senate File 383, which will regulate and cut costs associated with pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs.

PBMs are companies that manage prescription drug benefits for health insurance plans …
By Gigi Wood | Jun 12, 2025
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Agribusiness leader shares insights from legislative session

New Agribusiness Association of Iowa CEO Julie Kenney sat down with the Business Record this week to talk about her new position, the association and its top priorities. She spoke about Grain Indemnity Fund modernization, …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 12, 2025
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World Food Prize Foundation to host meal packaging event during 2025 hunger summit

The World Food Prize Foundation announced it will be partnering with Meals From the Heartland to host a meal packaging service event during the the 19th annual Iowa Hunger Summit on June 16. Volunteers will …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 11, 2025
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ABI announces 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

John Deere’s CP770 Cotton Picker. Photo courtesy of ABI.

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and MidWestOne Bank announced today the winner of the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition: the CP770 cotton …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 11, 2025