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Business Record names Forty Under 40 Alum of the Year

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By Business Record Staff | Feb 21, 2025
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What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 21

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 | Feb 21, 2025
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On the Move: Week of Feb. 21

Katie Ferrell
ViClarity
Hired as vice president, compliance services
katie.ferrell@viclarityus.com

Koral Hull
ViClarity
Hired as vice president, sales and marketing
koral.hull@viclarityus.com

Harold Clay
Indigo Living
Hired as senior maintenance associate
harold.clay@hubbellrealty.com

Brady Walker
Indigo Living…
By Business Record Staff | Feb 21, 2025
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Metronet completes fiber-optic build in Des Moines

Metronet has completed the construction of its $70 million fiber-optic network in Des Moines, the internet service provider recently announced. The city now has access to symmetrical, multigigabit internet speeds, with residential options up to …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 20, 2025

Deere reports drops in net income, sales in Q1

Deere & Co. reported net income of $869 million for the first quarter ended Jan. 26, or $3.19 per share, down from net income of $1.75 billion, or $6.23 per share, for the same quarter …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 20, 2025
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Fifth annual Day of Kindness proclaimed as Feb. 28

Gov. Kim Reynolds and West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble have announced that Feb. 28 will be the fifth annual Day of Kindness. The event was created by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 20, 2025
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West Des Moines Historical Society to host trivia night

The West Des Moines Historical Society (WDMHS) announced that it will host a trivia night fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 23 at the RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, to …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 20, 2025
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National Conference for Women virtual event set for March 5

The National Conference for Women announced the speaker lineup for its second annual virtual gathering on March 5. Keynote speakers include Caitlin Clark, Gloria Steinem and Oprah Winfrey, according to a news release. Other experts …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 19, 2025
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UNI@DMACC program sees increased spring 2025 enrollment

Enrollment in the UNI@DMACC program has increased 35% for the spring 2025 semester compared with enrollment in the spring of 2024. A total of 170 students are enrolled, up from 126 in the spring of …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 19, 2025
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2025 YWRC Louise Rosenfield Noun Community awardees announced

The Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) announced Tuesday the winners of the 2025 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary, Impact, Purpose and Ally Awards. The winners are:

Visionary Award: Emily Abbas
Impact Award: Jill Lippincott
Purpose Award: …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 19, 2025