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‘Office property is deteriorating,’ West Bancorporation official says

An official at West Bancorporation Inc. this week raised concerns about the office market, joining others who have noted the increased weakening in the sector.

“Office property is deteriorating,” Harlee Olafson, the bank’s chief risk …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Apr 25, 2025
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Jay Byers remembered for his kindness, passion for Simpson, Greater Des Moines

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By Sarah Diehn | Apr 25, 2025
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On the Move: Week of April 25

Matthew Kreutzer
CMBA Architects
Promoted to associate principal
kreutzer.m@cmbaarchitects.com

Joseph Copley
CMBA Architects
Promoted to associate principal
copley.j@cmbaarchitects.com

Angela McCaulley
CMBA Architects
Promoted to associate principal
mccaulley.a@cmbaarchitects.com

Nicole Schleif-Sinn
Primary Health Care
Hired as development …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2025
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Hy-Vee moving fresh food production in-store, closing Ankeny, Chariton facilities

Hy-Vee is shuttering two fresh food production facilities, and moving that food production back to stores, affecting 461 positions at the facilities.

Hy-Vee is “committed to assisting all impacted employees during this transition and is …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 24, 2025
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5 Central Iowa producers receive Choose Iowa value-added grants

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants totaling $463,000 to Iowa farmers and small businesses located in 28 counties. Five Central Iowa producers received grants: Bochner Farms …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 24, 2025
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Koehn Foundation donates $800,000 to Des Moines school district

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A donation of over $800,000 from the Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation will be used to expand the Des Moines school district’s Montessori education program to Jackson Elementary School on the …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 24, 2025
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Gockley named chief information officer at the Iowa Clinic

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The Iowa Clinic has named Brandon Gockley its new chief information officer. In his new role, Gockley will lead technology strategy, drive modernization and support operations. “We are fortunate and pleased to welcome …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 24, 2025
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DMACC’s Carolyn Farlow recognized

At a April 14 meeting of the Des Moines Area Community College board of directors, President Rob Denson and board chair Joe Pugel honored retiring board secretary Carolyn Farlow celebrating her 20 years of service …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 24, 2025
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Bill in Iowa Legislature would crack down on crypto ATM fraud

A bill making its way through the Iowa Legislature would regulate what’s known as digital financial asset transaction kiosks, or cryptocurrency automatic teller machines, limiting the monetary transaction amount consumers can make on a daily …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Apr 24, 2025
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Iowa City among six cities mentioned on national renewable energy list

EarthDay.org published “6 Unexpected American Cities Leading the Way in Renewable Energy” in conjunction with Earth Day, which was April 22. Iowa City was included on the list for “exceeding national expectations with its climate …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 23, 2025