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Drake University to host second annual Business for Good Summit

Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business has announced the second annual Business for Good Summit on May 2, at the university’s Olmsted Center. This year’s summit will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to discuss …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 18, 2025

Iowa announces new grant awards to boost youth internships this summer

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced new grant awards to help expand the number of Iowa youth participating in internships this summer. Five employers are being awarded a total of $254,000 in grants to help support over …

By Business Record Staff | Apr 18, 2025

IEDA board approves assistance for projects in Perry, Belle Plaine

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved financial awards to an axle manufacturer and spice maker, projects that will create a total of 61 jobs in Central Iowa.

The board approved a $500,000 forgivable loan …

By Michael Crumb | Apr 18, 2025

Jay Byers remembered for his kindness, passion for Simpson, Greater Des Moines

Jay Byers is being remembered as a man who helped shape Des Moines’ future through his innovation and who was the special ingredient in the “secret sauce” that he often said made the Des Moines …

By Sarah Diehn | Apr 18, 2025

City ‘tees up’ 300-acre shovel-ready industrial site for development

A new, nearly 300-acre industrial site on the southeast side of Des Moines is ready for development, city officials said Thursday at a news conference announcing that the site has been designated as shovel ready …

By Michael Crumb | Apr 18, 2025

What they’re checking out: Week of April 18

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 | Apr 18, 2025