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2025 Global Insurance Symposium registration now open

Registration for the 11th annual Global Insurance Symposium is now open. Early-bird pricing will end on Jan. 1. The symposium, scheduled for April 15-16, 2025 in Des Moines, will bring together regulators, insurance professionals and …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 30, 2024
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Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation awards grants to 19 nonprofits

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation announced that it has invested over $460,000 in 19 nonprofits supporting oral and overall health projects. The grants are part of the foundation’s
Community of Health Grant programs, which …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 30, 2024
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Principal Foundation announces 2024 winner and finalists of Money Chronicles

The Principal Foundation has announced one winner and 19 finalists for its second “Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative” national short-story contest that invited people to share stories about experiences with money and personal finances. This …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 27, 2024
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Polk County Health Department releases annual report

The Polk County Health Department has released its 2023-2024 annual report, which highlights the department’s efforts to support public health, including addressing community issues and fostering health equity.

Polk County’s initiatives over the last year …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 27, 2024
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Ankeny City Council seeking applicants for vacant council seat

The Ankeny City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacant council seat. The seat opened after Bobbi Bentz’s appointment as mayor. Ankeny residents who are at least 18 years old and are interested in …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 27, 2024
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A look back at the most-read Business Record stories in 2024

In the last year, the Business Record covered the array of news and stories coming out of Central Iowa’s business community, including numerous leadership handoffs, the effect of artificial intelligence on technology leadership and cybersecurity, …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 27, 2024
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What they’re checking out: Week of Dec. 27

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 | Dec 27, 2024
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On the Move: Week of Dec. 27

Dan Thorpe
Corteva Agriscience
Appointed to the board of Trees Forever
djthorpe1979@gmail.com

Larry James
Conveyance Law PLC
Appointed to the board of Trees Forever
larry@conveyancelaw.com

Dan Washburn
Trees Forever
Hired as chief strategy and financial …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 27, 2024
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Rural mainstreet index plummets after November’s rebound

Iowa’s rural mainstreet index for December slumped to 41.7 after climbing to 49.6 in November, remaining below growth neutral for the 16th consecutive month.

The state’s farmland price index rose to 41.5 from 41.1 in …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 26, 2024
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Iowa Medical Society announces new award

The Iowa Medical Society (IMS), a statewide professional association for Iowa physicians, has announced its new Five Iowa Physicians to Watch award for 2025 in honor of its upcoming 175th anniversary. The award will honor …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 26, 2024