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Iowa Insurance Division launches online retirement savings education tool

The Iowa Insurance Division has launched Save4Later — a financial wellness and retirement security program that provides tools and resources to help Iowans plan for retirement and save for a financially secure future. “Whether you are 25 …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 7, 2021
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Construction to begin in fall on warehouse project that will add 1 million square feet of space to Des Moines

Construction is expected to begin in the fall on two warehouses in northeast Des Moines that will be part of the the Northridge 80|35 Business Park. Architectural rendering by Opus Group

 

Construction is expected to …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Apr 7, 2021
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Annual Commercial Real Estate Forum set for April 22

The Business Record’s annual Commercial Real Estate Forum will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22.

Please join us for a timely and important event featuring some of the region’s key leaders from …
By BPC Staff | Apr 7, 2021
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Broadband, child care and housing bills continue on at Statehouse after 2nd funnel deadline

       

With the second funnel deadline having passed at the Iowa Legislature, we wanted to take a look at what issues remain alive this year that may affect the business community, and …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Apr 6, 2021
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FHLB Des Moines net income lower in 2020 amid lower rates, advance balances

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year results. For calendar year 2020, the bank’s net income was $362 million, compared with $384 million in 2019. Net interest income totaled $472 million …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 6, 2021
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Van Meter Inc. to buy full ownership stake in Minnesota-based Werner Electric

Cedar Rapids-based electrical wholesaler Van Meter Inc. announced its intent to become 100% owner of the parent company of Werner Electric, a Minnesota-based electrical supplier, the Corridor Business Journal reported. Van Meter Inc. is currently …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 6, 2021
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Ames Chamber launches digital gift card program to infuse dollars into local businesses

The Ames Chamber of Commerce is offering a new Community Cash Program to help reinvest dollars into local businesses. Through the program, people can purchase digital and printable gift cards that can be used at …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 6, 2021
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Optimism continues in Iowa Business Council Q1 economic outlook

Attracting and developing a talented and diverse workforce remains the No. 1 concern for Iowa businesses, according to the Iowa Business Council’s first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey released today.

Despite that concern, the survey showed continued …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Apr 6, 2021
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Partnership to host DEI roundtable discussions with CEOs

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a series of diversity, equity and inclusion roundtable discussions with CEOs who signed the CEO Commitment to Racial Equity last fall.

Dates for the discussions have not been set and …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 6, 2021
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Alliant Energy, city of Perry sign lease agreement for solar project

Alliant Energy and the city of Perry have reached an agreement to install a 1-megawatt solar facility on a 7-acre site, Alliant Energy announced this week. The project leased was approved Monday by the Perry …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Apr 6, 2021