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5 takeaways from ‘Lifting the Veil’ mental health forum: ‘Be creative to find out what your employees need’

Fostering good mental health is more important than ever before in workplaces, but the challenge has also never been greater, panelists said Thursday at dsm Magazine’s latest “Lifting the Veil” forum.

The COVID-19 pandemic permanently …
By Nicole Grundmeier | Jun 30, 2023
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The 2023 Photo Issue

The Business Record has produced a photo issue since 2012. Last year, the photo issue was planned and executed by Emily Barske, the Business Record’s editor. Barske got married this month and honeymooned in Maine. …
By Nicole Grundmeier | Jun 30, 2023
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The Photo Issue 2023: Anne Bacon

Tell us a little about your hobby.

When not fighting the war on poverty, I love planning trips and traveling to Disney destinations. This passion led to me being selected to serve two terms on …
By Nicole Grundmeier | Jun 30, 2023
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The Photo Issue 2023: Cory Sharp

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In my spare time I play drums in a local cover band named Plastic Apartment. We cover a wide range of genres but focus primarily on ’90s alternative …
By Nicole Grundmeier | Jun 30, 2023
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The Photo Issue 2023: Ted Corrigan

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I have been fascinated with bees and beekeeping for years. The history and development of modern beekeeping is an interesting story spanning thousands of years. The structure and …
By Nicole Grundmeier | Jun 30, 2023
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The Photo Issue 2023: Erin Rollenhagen

Tell us a little about your hobby.

I paint with acrylics on canvas, using a combination of abstract and representational styles. Some designs involve mathematical precision and others are more free-flowing swirls.

Photos by Duane …
By Nicole Grundmeier | Jun 30, 2023
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2 Iowa communities recognized as top cities for bicycling

Ankeny and Ames are ranked among the best medium-sized cities for bicycling, PeopleForBikes, the U.S. bicycling industry’s trade association and a national advocacy nonprofit, announced. Ankeny ranked second in the medium city category, which includes …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 29, 2023
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Improvements completed at historic MacRae Park in Des Moines

Included in the phase three improvements of MacRae Park is a play area made with storm-damaged logs. The logs were carved into play features such as a slide, steps and elevated walkways. Image courtesy city…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 29, 2023
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Hoyt Sherman Place welcomes new development director

Anna Cramer

Hoyt Sherman Place announced that Anna Cramer is its new development director. Cramer has served as a development manager at Des Moines Performing Arts for the past seven years. During her tenure, she …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 28, 2023

Local named to national children’s advocacy leadership council

Steffani Simbric, administrator of the Iowa Child Advocacy Board, has been appointed to the State Leadership Council of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. Simbric’s appointment recognizes her expertise …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 26, 2023