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Casey’s reports 16.7% increase in same-store gross profits

Casey’s General Stores Inc. saw same-store gross profits increase 16.7% in the quarter that ended July 31 when compared to the same period a year ago, the convenience store and fuel company announced.

The publicly-traded …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 9, 2021
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NASA awards UI engineer $1.3 million in grants to study climate impact of wildfires

NASA awarded two grants totaling $1.3 million to Jun Wang, the James E. Ashton Professor of Engineering and assistant director of the University of Iowa Technology Institute (ITI), the Corridor Business Journal reports. One grant will …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2021
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Finalists announced for annual Flourish event

Three entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas later this month for a chance to walk away with thousands of dollars. Jessica Anderson, Wendy Broich and Marti Payseur were announced as the finalists of this year’s Flourish …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2021
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Iowa ABI announces Legends in Manufacturing award winners

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and Elevate Advanced Manufacturing will recognize five manufacturing leaders this month at its sixth annual Legends in Manufacturing dinner, the state’s largest event dedicated to advanced manufacturing. They are: …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2021
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DART considers alternative transit models as it looks to better meet community’s changing needs

A DART bus travels east away from downtown with the Des Moines skyline in the background. The transit agency is seeking public input on proposals to improve its service with recommendations going before the agency’s …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Sep 8, 2021
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New communications manager for Food Bank of Iowa named

A former director of the Iowa State University News Service has been named the new communications manager of the Food Bank of Iowa. According to a news release, Annette Hacker began her new role with …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2021
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Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announces more than $2.4M in federal grants available

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has announced three new funding opportunities to help put the state’s arts, culture, history and creative sectors back to work and to launch innovative programs in the humanities. In …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2021
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Wellmark Foundation awards nearly $675K across 29 small MATCH grants

The Wellmark Foundation has notified 29 Iowa organizations they will receive Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grants totaling $674,664. The grantees are planning projects that can help individuals, families and communities achieve better health through built …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2021
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Des Moines apartment complex sold to North Dakota group

A real estate investment trust based in Fargo, N.D. has purchased a Des Moines apartment complex for $36 million, Polk County real estate records show. 

Jackson Crossing, a 244-unit complex at 100 Jackson Ave., (pictured) was purchased by …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2021
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Updated rendering released of KeeTown Loop in Waukee

 

An updated rendering of KeeTown Loop looking northwest from Ashworth Road and Grand Prairie Parkway. Rendering by OPN Architects

Backers of KeeTown Loop, a $100 million entertainment district in Waukee, this week released updated architectural …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 8, 2021