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Childhood trauma – the invisible impact on workers’ health

In poker, every player would like to be dealt a handful of aces. But workforce research is showing that another type of “ACE” that life deals —adverse childhood experiences —  significantly affects whether children grow …

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Crème Cupcake, former Jimmy John’s CEO partner to franchise Crème nationally

After five years of perfecting its business model and building a presence in Greater Des Moines, Crème Cupcake + Dessert is moving to a national level.

 

Crème owner Christina Moffatt has partnered with former …

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INSIDER: Younkers project has a new owner

 

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Redevelopment of the Younkers block on Walnut Street in downtown Des Moines will proceed under local ownership after Blackbird Investments completed its purchase of the property from Wisconsin-based …

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Iowa? Is that where you grow potatoes?

Before you moved to Des Moines, what was your perception of the city?
We asked Business Record readers this question to help tell this story about showcasing Des Moines. More than 60 Des Moines transplants …

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INSIDER: National Guard misses another deadline at airport, may lose lease

 

Des Moines airport officials plan to meet in closed session next week to consider whether to take legal action after the National Guard Bureau missed the July 1 extended deadline to submit plans for …

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McLellan: Do you want to take a stand?

The Supreme Court’s decision last week dominated the news, social media and most conversations. Regardless of where you stand on the topic, you couldn’t help but be immersed in it. And that wasn’t true for …

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A Closer Look: Jeanine Mixdorf

Jeanine Mixdorf’s first big trip from home was in 1988 when she traveled across Iowa from Sioux Center in the northwest to Cedar Falls and the University of Northern Iowa in the northeast. She has …

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Rising incomes: How Iowa stacks up

A drop in farm incomes from late 2014 to early 2015 dragged down Iowans’ per capita personal income growth in recent U.S. Commerce Department news, but the quarterly report doesn’t accurately reflect the state’s generally …

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Business Record 7-3-15

All eyes on Des Moines
A bright national spotlight will shine on Des Moines twice in 2016, giving business leaders a chance to showcase the city and change perceptions.

Focus: Marketing & Public Relations

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The Elbert Files: Three bad moves

We all make bad decisions, but three recent news items show how bad things can look when people don’t see the larger picture.

Let’s begin with the story last week about Mary Jane White, the …