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NOTEBOOK: Some labor shortage takeaways from a Newton job fair

The banner behind Firestone Agricultural Products’ display at the bustling job fair in Newton spoke volumes about the current job market: “$3,000 sign-on bonus in first year.”

“We can’t make enough [tires] right now,” said …

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On The Move: Week ending December 12

Semsa Didic

Two Rivers Bank & Trust

Hired as district branch manager – Central Iowa

semsa.didic@tworivers.bank


Jennifer Van Auken

Two Rivers Bank & Trust

Hired as branch manager

jennifer.vanauken@tworivers.bank


Alex Plagge

Two Rivers Bank & …

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Business Record 12-17-21

Cover story: Experts talk about importance of affordable housing in metro area

Focus: Building/Construction

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Experts talk about importance of affordable housing in metro area

In October 2019, 1,227 residences priced at $199,999 or lower were listed for sale in the Des Moines area.

Two years later, the availability of moderately priced homes for sale had shrunk dramatically. Just 508 …

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NOTEBOOK: A look at more Iowa companies offering caregiving benefits

Earlier this month, the Business Record published a story through our Fearless initiative about how more companies are offering caregiving benefits in an attempt to attract and retain employees. 

These benefits include child care, elder …

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A Closer Look: Peter Dorhout

After moving around in both childhood and career, Peter Dorhout returned to a familiar place when he accepted the position of vice president of research at Iowa State University. He started the role in January …

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Business travel ticking upward, but by how much is uncertain

There are signs that business travel is picking up at the Des Moines International Airport, but officials say it’s difficult to know what the numbers are. Here, passengers pass through the airport terminal as airline …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Resale is making gains in December holiday gift shopping

Until a few years ago, many people would likely not have considered giving a secondhand gift for the holidays (unless it was for a white elephant gift exchange). But as thrifting grows more popular, mostly …

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On The Move: Week ending December 5

Rusty Naber

Veridian Credit Union

Promoted to branch manager of the EP True location


Neil Kennedy

Veridian Credit Union

Hired as mortgage loan originator


Greg Lagan

Paragon IT Professionals

Promoted to director of recruiting

glagan@paragonitpros.com…

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Birds aren’t real, or are they? Inside a Gen Z conspiracy theory.

Get ready to think – because this good read is about a real-life reverse Uno card. This piece from the New York Times looks at the Birds Aren’t Real movement, which is a Gen Z-fueled conspiracy theory …