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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa opens Youth Mentoring Center in renovated building

A 50-plus-year-old building in Des Moines now has more youth to it. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa opened its new Youth Mentoring Center, located at 2130 Grand Ave., in November. 

“As the Greater …

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Industrial growth: Norwalk looks to increase commercial valuations

The city of Norwalk is eyeing its commercial and industrial development as it works to close the gap with its residential valuations.

Hollie Zajicek, Norwalk’s economic development director, said the Dunn Industrial Park is the …

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Innovating growth: Iowa State University Research Park eyeing future expansion

The Iowa State University Research Park began as a hub for startups on 40 acres in 1987. It has grown to more than 550 acres and 145 companies with more than 2,500 employees. And with …

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The catalyst of 80/35

When Tobi Parks was researching whether to relocate from New York City to Des Moines, she looked into the arts and culture scene here.

She discovered the Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) and after meeting …

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Business Record 4-18-25

Cover Story: The Catalyst of 80/35

Focus: Arts and Entertainment

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Survey on gender equity in Iowa: DEI, health care, child care, wages identified as top issues

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Business Record 4-11-25

Cover Story: Survey on gender equity in Iowa

Focus: Gender Issues Survey

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Business Record 4-4-25

Cover Story: Navigating the future: Principal’s Deanna Strable on leadership in an evolving world

Focus: Human Resources

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By the book: Navigating legal challenges in 2025

President Donald Trump began his second term by signing a dizzying array of executive orders. He signed 26 in his first week, and by mid-March Trump had signed 89 executive orders, according to the Federal …

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Business Record 3-28-25

Cover Story: Navigating legal challenges in 2025

Focus: Legal Matters

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