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Via Health Services answers the call for long-term memory care needs

The story has been far too common across Iowa throughout the last year.

Month after month, news of another nursing home closure leaves communities and families scrambling to find care for loved ones. Since the …

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Business leaders say results of ‘23 session will enhance Iowa’s economic vitality

The business community is celebrating key wins for its agenda during the recent legislative session, issues that leaders say will help make Iowa more competitive.

With the 2023 legislative session now in the books, here’s …

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Taking stock of supplier diversity

For small businesses seeking growth for their consumer packaged goods brands, getting their products into grocery stores can be a challenge when a few conglomerate brands supply most of a store’s inventory.

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It’s …

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Clyde Evans retiring after 32 years with city of West Des Moines

Clyde Evans’ first impression about the West Des Moines school district prompted him to apply for a job as the city’s community development director 32 years ago.

Evans was the planning director for Palmdale, California, …

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Financial Plus president reflects on changing world of credit unions

As the landscape for financial health has evolved to emphasize technology and digital investment opportunities, the mission of credit unions remains the same.

That is the assurance Dave Cale offers to members of Financial Plus …

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Developing communities through public art

Public art has long been a defining element in many cities, but it’s often viewed as a luxury, as art for art’s sake. Now, in many cities, artists and community leaders are working together to …

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Fewer businesses offering remote work, U.S. labor study shows

Delta Dental of Iowa’s permanent post-pandemic work structure includes flexibility.

When the pandemic shuttered offices three years ago, employers were forced to find ways to keep workers productive as well as safe. Remote work became …

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2023 Iowa State University Ivy College of Business Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year: Kris Saddoris

Kris Saddoris didn’t need nudged to describe the pushback she’s experienced over the years about proposals to build affordable housing in Central Iowa neighborhoods.

Saddoris, who was on a recent Polk County Housing Trust Fund …

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7 trends university researchers think business leaders should know

We asked a few business professors at the state universities to tell us about a trend in research that business leaders should know about. Here’s what they had to say. 

– Emily Barske, Business Record …

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Downtown housing, Norwalk Central among topics discussed by CRE panel

A range of topics were discussed during the Business Record’s annual Commercial Real Estate Forum, including housing in downtown Des Moines, mass timber projects and developments in the city of Norwalk. 

Participants on the April …