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Redenius promoted to Des Moines’ human resources director

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Heather Redenius has been promoted to human resources director for the city of Des Moines, City Manager Scott Sanders announced this week. Redenius has been interim director since James Wells, the department’s former …
By Business Record Staff | May 13, 2025
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2025 statewide tourism and hospitality awards announced

Iowa Travel Industry Partners has announced the recipients of the annual iTIP Foundation Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at the association’s annual meeting on June 10 in Winterset. The iTIP Awards are open …
By Business Record Staff | May 13, 2025
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Basic income pilot program ends

Two years ago, 110 Central Iowa residents began receiving $500 a month through a community study on how unrestricted cash can reduce poverty and impact the health and well-being of individuals.

The program, called UpLift …
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 13, 2025
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1 in 3 Central Iowa households financially unstable

The annual income of one in three households in Dallas, Polk and Warren counties falls below the ALICE Survival Threshold, according to United for ALICE. For a family of four, with two adults and two…
By Kathy A. Bolten | May 13, 2025
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Aureon awards 10 Iowa high school students scholarships

Aureon, a Des Moines-based technology solutions company, announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program. Ten Iowa high school students were awarded a total of $13,000 in scholarships to recognize academic achievements, leadership and community …
By Business Record Staff | May 12, 2025
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Communities receive over $715,000 from Alliant Energy Foundation

In its first Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $715,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. Community grants were spread across Alliant Energy’s …
By Business Record Staff | May 12, 2025
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2025 LGBTQ Legacy Leader honorees announced

dsm magazine, Business Record’s sister publication, is proud to honor Central Iowa’s LGBTQ community leaders with our annual LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards. This year’s six honorees represent a wide range of vocations, lead with vigor …
By Business Record Staff | May 12, 2025
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Public voting starts for ABI’s Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest

Iowa Association of Business and Industry is hosting its annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest, and has narrowed the finalists down to the top 16. Public voting is now open to further narrow the …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2025
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Breakfast, brunch restaurant planned in Waukee

The Breakfast Club plans on opening its newest location in Kettlestone Central, a new commercial project under construction at 2285 Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee. The eatery is a part of a chain of restaurants …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2025
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Construction to begin soon on Gray’s Station community clubhouse

The new community clubhouse planned in Gray’s Station,  a 75-acre, $500 million community in downtown Des Moines being developed by Hubbell Realty Co. Rendering courtesy of Element Architects

Construction is expected to begin this summer …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2025