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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Deere plans to roll out autonomous tractor later this year

As you travel down Iowa’s rural roads next spring, don’t be surprised to see a driverless tractor in the fields. Later this year, Deere & Co. plans to begin selling its fully autonomous tractor designed …

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A Closer Look: Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell was appointed president and chief executive officer of the Iowa Hospital Association in August and began his new role in mid-October. Mitchell, who was selected by the IHA Board of Officers and Trustees …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: American workers are burned out, and bosses are struggling to respond

To retain their employees in 2022, corporate companies are testing out just about any strategy that may help prevent and reverse employee burnout, from allowing asynchronous schedules to switching to a four-day workweek. But the Wall …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: What science can teach us about being happier

Here’s some food for thought as we all get ready to flip the calendar to a new year and consider our New Year’s resolutions. As Inc. magazine’s contributing editor Jeff Haden writes: “Technological advances have …

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On The Move: Week ending December 26

Donya Jenkins-Gai

United Way of Central Iowa

Hired as Central Iowa Works program manager

donya@centraliowaworks.org

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: How much will food prices rise in 2022? A lot, experts say.

Deviled eggs have become a stable at holiday gatherings in our family. This year, not surprisingly, the cost to make them was much higher than in previous years. Why? The price of mayonnaise was 25% …

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NOTEBOOK: What you need to know about Little Village Des Moines and Raygun’s involvement in its launch

Mike Draper, owner of Raygun, is helping Little Village launch a Des Moines version of the weekly magazine focused on arts and culture. Photo contributed by Mike Draper

If all goes according to plan, Des Moines …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: The bet behind electrifying the heartland for EVs

With the fuel and horsepower of the federal infrastructure bill, a coalition of private companies, nonprofits and government agencies is trying to bring more electric vehicle chargers into rural areas. This Wall Street Journal article tells the …

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Business Record 12-31-21

Cover story: 2021: A look back

Focus: Year in Review

Read the issue…

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2021: A look back

Editor’s note: Compiled by the Business Record staff, this list shows some of the top Iowa business news from this year. While comprehensive, there were far more events than we could include in one list.

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