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West Des Moines announces new closures, cancellations

The city of West Des Moines is closing certain parks and facilities and canceling all indoor recreation programs, events and rentals from Nov. 16 to Dec. 2, the city announced this week. Officials will reevaluate …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 13, 2020
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Midwest Growth Partners makes $5M investment in Minnesota ag equipment maker

Midwest Growth Partners, a West Des Moines-based private equity fund, announced an investment in Minnesota-based Fast Ag Solutions, a manufacturer of liquid fertilizer application and spraying equipment. Midwest Growth Partners’ investment, which according to a regulatory …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 13, 2020
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Des Moines library branches scale back in-person services due to COVID-19 spread

The Des Moines Public Library will reduce its current in-person services as a result of increasing COVID-19 spread in Polk County, DMPL announced on Thursday. Beginning Nov. 17, in-person DMPL Express services, including browsing and …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 13, 2020
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DMPA launches three livestream shows this December

Des Moines Performing Arts is launching three virtual Broadway performances and special livestream performances of the holiday classic “Christmas Carol” this season as traditional events are paused, DMPA announced this week. Performances include a livestream …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 13, 2020
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Harty named Meredith board chair; Tallett becomes lead independent director

Meredith Corp.’s board of directors has elected Thomas Harty as its chairman and Elizabeth Tallett as its lead independent director, the company announced. Harty, Meredith’s president and CEO, has been a member of the board …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 13, 2020
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Greater Des Moines Partnership licenses provider for diversity certification

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will offer two new diversity professional credentialing programs to Central Iowa leadership after finalizing a licensing agreement with the Society for Diversity Inc. to use the Institute for Diversity Certification, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 12, 2020
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Cornelius named chair of ISU Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Iowa State University announced that Chris Cornelius has been named chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, effective Jan. 1. He will hold the Wilkinson Chair in the department. Cornelius is currently a chemical engineering …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 12, 2020
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First-time unemployment claims continue to rise in Iowa

The number of first-time unemployment claims filed by Iowans rose for the fourth straight week last week, data released today by Iowa Workforce Development shows. 

Overall, 5,576 Iowans filed first-time unemployment claims in the week …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 12, 2020
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Iowa Able Foundation, Easterseals receive Inclusive Community Development Awards

Two Central Iowa nonprofits were among eight organizations recognized nationally by the Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development with its inaugural Inclusive Community Development Awards. Easterseals Iowa and Iowa Able Foundation partnered in a project to provide assistive …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 12, 2020
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W.D.M. library to remain curbside-only through end of November

The West Des Moines Public Library will continue curbside-only service through at least Nov. 30, despite originally being scheduled to reopen doors today, Nov. 12, the board of trustees decided during Tuesday’s meeting. The board …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 12, 2020