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Polk County, Meals on Wheels partner to provide meals for veterans

The Polk County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved funding for Meals on Wheels to facilitate daily meal deliveries to veterans in Polk County. The new agreement between WesleyLife Community Services, operator of Meals on …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 23, 2025
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IEDA rejects Ames’ reinvestment district application for Linc redevelopment project

Rendering of the Linc development along Lincoln Way in Ames. The Iowa Economic Development Board voted today to reject the city’s application under the Iowa Reinvestment District Act for the project. Image taken from the…
By Michael Crumb | Jun 20, 2025
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IEDA approves tax credits for JBS USA Foods’ Perry production facility

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved more than $12 million in assistance for a company that wants to build a facility to make sausage in Perry, creating more than 300 jobs.

The IEDA board …
By Michael Crumb | Jun 20, 2025
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DMACC receives $250,000 grant for new dental facility

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has committed $250,000 to the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation in support of a new facility for DMACC’s dental programs. The new 26,000-square-foot facility on the Ankeny campus, …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 20, 2025
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Hubbell opens 10th Edencrest senior living facility

Hubbell Realty Co.’s 10th Edencrest senior living facility has opened in Adel’s Southbridge neighborhood.

The $17 million community includes 44 assisted/independent living units and 26 memory care units. Assisted and independent living units include studios and …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 20, 2025
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Des Moines Heritage Trust releases 7 most endangered buildings list

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Releasing a list of endangered buildings isn’t so much about identifying neglected and dilapidated buildings as much as it is about identifying opportunities for redevelopment, said Tim Waddell, president of the Des Moines Heritage …
By Michael Crumb | Jun 20, 2025
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What they’re checking out: Week of June 20

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 | Jun 20, 2025
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A Closer Look: Julie Kenney

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa gained a new leader on Sept. 1, when Julie Kenney stepped into the role of CEO. She has more than 20 years of experience in agriculture, most recently serving as …
By Gigi Wood | Jun 20, 2025
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Work on new Italian-American center begins soon

The renovation and expansion of an iconic white mansion that overlooks Gray’s Lake and downtown Des Moines is expected to begin this summer with much of the work completed by fall 2026.

Members of the …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Jun 20, 2025
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On the Move: Week of June 20

Anna Austin
Edencrest Senior Living
Hired as executive director, The Legacy
anna.austin@edencrestliving.com

Wendy Wilson-Rice
Edencrest Senior Living
Hired as community relations director
wendy.wilsonrice@edencrestliving.com

Suzanne Jurgensen
Edencrest Senior Living
Hired as assistant director of wellness
suzanne.jurgensen@edencrestliving.com…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 20, 2025
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