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Winnebago announces consolidation, layoffs

Winnebago Industries’ motorhome division announced Wednesday that it plans to consolidate its Iowa operations and lay off more than 100 employees.

The company operates four facilities in Iowa in Forest City, Lake Mills, Charles City …

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WDM Chamber announces two staff promotions

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the promotion of Everett Mullican and Meredith Murphy. Mullican has been promoted to marketing and communications manager and Murphy now serves as director of future workforce. …

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Woodard discusses Iowa DOGE idea to reduce number of counties

In a recent interview, the Business Record sat down with Andrea Woodard, executive director of the Iowa State Association of Counties. Among other topics, we asked her about the Iowa DOGE Task Force’s idea to …

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Six Iowa towns selected for 2025 Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop

The Iowa State University College of Design will host the second Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop July 9–10 on Iowa State’s campus. The two-day event will bring together six mayors from across the state to discuss …

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FedEx lays off 84 in Des Moines

FedEx has submitted its required documentation announcing the mass layoff of 84 people at its 700 S.W. Ninth St. facility, effective June 30. FedEx officials announced the layoffs to the public Monday, saying the layoffs are part …

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Iowa Business Council members expect flat growth, for the moment

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The Iowa Business Council today released its latest member poll, the second quarter Economic Outlook Survey, which sits at 57.41, an increase of 0.27 points from the previous survey, …

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70-plus organizations relaunch Business for Federal Research Funding Coalition

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City and Quad Cities Chamber are a few of more than 70 chambers of commerce and business organizations in over 30 states to relaunch …

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Report analyzes potential economic benefits of new hands-free driving law

Iowa’s new hands-free driving law took effect Tuesday, banning the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Photo courtesy Getty Images

Iowa’s newly passed hands-free driving law went into effect Tuesday, and a report from Common …

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Supply managers expect tariffs to push input prices up 7.5% in Q3, Q4 2025

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index declined 0.3 points in June, going from 51.0 in May to 50.7 in June, which remains above growth neutral.

The index is an economic indicator for the nine-state …

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Wells Fargo Arena officially becomes Casey’s Center

Darren Rebelez, Casey’s president and CEO, addresses a crowd during a ceremony on July 1 making the arena’s new name official. Photo by Gigi Wood

New interior signage was unveiled at Casey’s Center today in …