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ABI announces top 8 products in Coolest Things contest

Eight products have advanced to the next round of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition. The products will compete in head-to-head matchups to determine the final four products. Voting …

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Winnebago exec addresses latest layoffs

Daniel Sullivan, communications director for Winnebago Industries, told the Business Record why the company is laying off 196 people in northern Iowa. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act data released Thursday noted that 128 people …

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Feeding America study: Food insecurity has increased in every Iowa county

Food insecurity is up in all 99 Iowa counties.

That’s according to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study. One in eight Iowans (12%) and one in six Iowa children (16.6%) face food insecurity, …

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Wintersteen to retire from ISU in 2026

Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen announced today she will retire next year after a 46-year career with the university.

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In a message to the campus community, Wintersteen said she has asked the …

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Interstate designation for Highways 65/5 passes legislative hurdle

The Iowa House and Senate this week passed a bill that paves the way for a portion of U.S. Highway 65 and Iowa Highway 5 to be designated as a federal interstate, sending the bill …

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What they’re checking out: Week of May 16

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 May 16

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Promoted to senior director of events and programs
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Winnebago to lay off 196 in northern Iowa

According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act data released today, Winnebago Industries plans to layoff 196 people from its Iowa operation. Effective June 13, 128 people in Forest City, 30 people in Lake Mills, …

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Disability Rights Iowa launches survey to evaluate advocacy focus areas

Disability Rights Iowa is seeking Iowans with disabilities to share their perspectives, opinions and needs in DRI’s 2025 Areas of Focus Survey, which aims to help the nonprofit re-evaluate the focus of their advocacy. The …

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‘Don’t panic’ and other top takeaways from today’s Power Breakfast on navigating disruption

Tariffs, policies and navigating disruption were the focus of the Business Record’s Power Breakfast, held this morning at the Des Moines Heritage Center.

Panelists included Joel Anderson, partner, government services at RSM US; Mike McCoy, …