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Van Meter Inc., Baker Electric holding donation event for Urbandale Food Pantry

Van Meter Inc. and Baker Electric are partnering to host Stuff the Truck, a community donation event supporting the Urbandale Food Pantry tomorrow, Saturday, May 31. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 …
By Business Record Staff | May 30, 2025
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Neighborhood Finance Corp. holding 35th anniversary event June 2

Neighborhood Finance Corp., a nonprofit lender that aims to revitalize neighborhoods and expand homeownership opportunities in Polk County, will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Monday, June 2. A community celebration will be held from 4-6 …
By Business Record Staff | May 30, 2025
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Iowa Dental Association announces new president

Dr. Ryan Hajek

The Iowa Dental Association announced Council Bluffs dentist Dr. Ryan Hajek was installed as its 162nd president at the association’s annual session in Des Moines on May 7. Hajek is co-owner of …
By Business Record Staff | May 30, 2025
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Pilkington retiring from UNI economic development role after nearly 40 years

Randy Pilkington will retire from the University of Northern Iowa after leading economic development outreach efforts through the Wilson College of Business’ Business and Community Services office for 38 years.

Randy Pilkington

According to a …
By Business Record Staff | May 30, 2025
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Des Moines River, Beaver Creek designated as state water trails

Officials from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ICON Water Trails, Polk County and the city of Johnston gathered Thursday to recognize the designation of the Des Moines River and Beaver Creek as state water…
By Gigi Wood | May 30, 2025
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What they’re checking out: Week of May 30

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 | May 30, 2025
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Bits and bites from DMDC 2025

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to go on my first Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC trip to Washington, D.C. 

It was a quick but memorable two days taking in sights and meeting some …
By Sarah Diehn | May 30, 2025
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On the Move: Week of May 30

Jeff Eaton
Availa Bank
Hired as loan officer
jeaton@availa.bank

Torrey Wingert
Bomgaars Supply Inc.
Appointed to the board of Availa Bank
twingert@bomgaars.com

Ben Frein
Self-Employed Entrepreneur
Appointed to the board of Availa Bank
benfrein@gmail.com

Benjamin …
By Business Record Staff | May 30, 2025
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Principal plans to fill inclusion officer position

Principal Financial Group said it plans to fill its open chief inclusion officer position after Miriam Lewis announced her retirement in April. “Principal is actively working to fill the Chief Inclusion Officer position,” Megan Grandgeorge, …
By Business Record Staff | May 29, 2025
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Delta Dental of Iowa to host green room discussing leading with purpose

Delta Dental of Iowa has announced it will host its next green room, a virtual conversation designed to help business leaders gain insight into managing and achieving success, titled “Leading with Purpose: Engaging Employees and …
By Business Record Staff | May 29, 2025