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NOTEBOOK: An implausible trivia team

A murder of crows, a flock of sheep, a herd of deer, an implausibility of … what? 

That was one of just a few trivia questions on Tuesday night that stumped me, my colleague Perry …

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NOTEBOOK: Going up? New smart elevators get you there more efficiently

Hub Tower is getting a cool upgrade to its elevator system that’s designed to move passengers to their floors more quickly and efficiently. I experienced the new “destination dispatch” system during a recent visit to …

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NOTEBOOK: Top post?

At an awards show Aug. 23 celebrating the work of social media strategists in Iowa, it was only right to remember our state tweeter-in-chief: Chuck Grassley. 

At the 2018 Hashie Awards by the Social Media …

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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.

Rastetter’s plans
Alden-based Summit Agriculture Group’s recently announced $300 million investment fund will be the first in a …

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Woman strives to bring ‘Ripple Effect’ to Fleur Cinema

Several weeks ago, Kristin Sauter joined me for coffee and explained her passion for bringing mental health services into the business community in Greater Des Moines. She’s working with Fleur Cinema to bring “Suicide: The …

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Inside the 2018 Hashie Awards

#Winning.

Award-winners had plenty of opportunities for hashtags and Instagrams on Thursday night as the Social Media Club of Des Moines honored the best social media campaigns in the state, as judged by select national …

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Proposed operator of Des Moines rail transload facility indicted by DOJ

A federal grand jury on Thursday issued a 22-count indictment against Steve Braithwaite, president and owner of Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services LLC, related to worker safety incidents that led to a fatal explosion and the …

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Principal partners with the Facing Project to promote empathy

When you know someone’s story, it’s hard not to feel a connection.


For the past six years, an Indiana-based nonprofit group called the Facing Project has worked with communities across the country to help tell …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Company is offering ‘fur-ternity leave’ for new pet owners

The Business Record touched on benefits young professionals are seeking in jobs today in a recent issue. Gallagher’s Jason Jodlowski offered some help in a guest column and our Forty Under 40 Class of 2018 honorees also …

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Guest Opinion: Consider exit, succession and retention at the same time

I’m often asked what I enjoy most about the work that I do. It’s all about helping business owners find clarity. I’ve been blessed over the years to work with clients who are great visionaries …