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Childhood asthma project expands citywide

A health improvement project that began as a pilot a year ago has grown into a citywide initiative to address asthma in Des Moines children.

The initial project, called Healthy Homes East Bank, targeted deteriorating…
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NOTEBOOK: Top MBA graduate lands in Des Moines

A standout University of Iowa graduate who’s beginning an insurance career in Des Moines recently was named among the top 100 full-time MBA graduates in the country.

Kyle Wehr was recognized by Poets & Quants, a magazine that covers…
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On The Move: Week of May 30

Mike Halbur Ryan Companies US Inc. Hired as senior project manager mike.halbur@ryancompanies.com


Jill Boetger Ryan Companies US Inc. Hired as project manager I jill.boetger@ryancompanies.com


Eric Bridgewater Ryan Companies US Inc. Hired as project engineer eric.bridgewater@ryancompanies.com…
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NOTEBOOK: Gray isn’t the new black for breakfast crowd

Arriving a little late to the Business Record’s June 1 “Silver Tsunami” Power Breakfast, I took a seat in the back and tried to assess the age of the crowd. I wondered if those interested …

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The Elbert Files: ‘Water’ entertains, educates

Jennifer Wilson’s novel “Water” is an easy way for Iowans to learn a lot about a complicated subject quickly.

And there is sex.

The 226-page book is a love story/mystery wrapped in the professional and …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the June 3 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the June 3 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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The Insider Notebook: June 3 Issue

See all of this week’s Business Record Insider Notebook items. Click here>>>…

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That’s a wrap!: Business and finance guru Madden winds up 50 years at ISU

Even in stable Iowa, where the likes of Gov. Terry Branstad and former Iowa State University basketball coach and hometown hero Fred Hoiberg have discovered you really can come home, Warren Madden’s tenure at Iowa …

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Guest Opinion: The High-Tech Lever

Editor’s Note:
I heard Jim McCaughan, CEO of Principal Global Investors, speak at the CFA Society Iowa dinner in April. McCaughan was moderating the event and kicked off the discussion by raising a question about …

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A Closer Look: Joshua Barr

Joshua Barr is talking about a time the strategy of touting Des Moines’ many accolades backfired. 

After hearing how wonderful the city is during his interview here in 2015, Barr turned down an offer to …