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W.D.M. raises budget for conduit network, citing construction disruptions

After Mediacom filed a lawsuit against the city in December 2020, the future of West Des Moines’ initiative to construct a citywide conduit network capable of delivering broadband internet to all residents was left in …

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First phase of new Ankeny sports complex expected to be completed by October

An Ankeny resident with a background in coaching at the youth and college levels is developing a sports complex in the community that will provide young athletes involved in a variety of sports a place …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Consumers switching brands based on cost, availability

I stood in the grocery aisle recently with a can of chicken noodle soup in each hand. One can, a familiar name brand, cost nearly $3; the store-named brand was $1.98. The name brand was …

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Business Record 4-1-22

Cover story: First phase of new Ankeny sports complex expected to be completed by October

Focus: Legal Matters

 

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On The Move: Week ending March 27

Jia Wu

F&G

Promoted to senior investment analyst

jia.wu@fglife.com

 

Cayle Elliott

F&G

Promoted to senior project coordinator

cayle.elliott@fglife.com

 

Andrea Irwin

F&G

Promoted to lead financial analyst

andrea.irwin@fglife.com

 

Jim Buddenborg

F&G

Hired as …

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Guest commentary: Maybe you shouldn’t always ‘start with why’ when making strategic decisions

Submitted by Carl Vieregger, associate professor of management, Drake University

If you are like most executives and managers I know, you’re familiar with Simon Sinek’s bestseller, “Start With Why.” (If not, his TED Talk is …

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On Leadership: Are you an agile leader?

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship,” said Louisa May Alcott, the famous Civil War-era author and activist. 

 

Alcott’s words, especially relevant for modern-day leaders who …

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Business-related legal trends to watch

The Business Record reached out to five Des Moines-area attorneys and asked them to take a few minutes to answer two questions about business-related legal trends and issues.

 

The attorneys are:


John Fatino, a …

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A Closer Look: Nalo Johnson

Nalo Johnson says she’s been with Mid-Iowa Health Foundation long enough — since mid-November — that she’s gotten beyond the introductory phase and is “getting to the fun stuff now.”  

 

Johnson, who has worked …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: The jig is up: Many of you are cheating at Wordle

CHEAT. A five-letter word I have yet to encounter while playing the popular online word game Wordle. Yes, I’m a regular player of the game, and from what I see on my social media feeds, …