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Local McDonald’s manager recognized as top performer

Jesus Barahona, manager of the McDonald’s franchise restaurant at 1345 E. Euclid in Des Moines, won a Ray Kroc Award, an accolade that recognizes the top-performing McDonald’s restaurant managers globally. Barahona was one of 395 …

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2 Iowa companies among U.S. Chamber of Commerce top 70 small businesses

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce selected Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design in Des Moines and Hands Up Communications in Cedar Rapids as two of America’s top 70 small businesses. More than 15,000 applications were submitted …

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Hy-Vee awards grants to minority- and woman-owned businesses

Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and woman-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUnity Inclusive Business Summit at the University Club in downtown Moline, Ill. During the pitch competition, 14 companies from across the Midwest presented …

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VIDEO: Rewatch Envision Iowa Think Tank #3

In the third Envision Iowa Think Tank, we explored infrastructure needs, including energy, transportation, broadband, housing, child care, health care and more. Iowa Business Council CEO Joe Murphy kicked off the event with a keynote …

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Central College to launch new craft beer to support Journey Scholarship Fund

Central College has partnered with Gezellig Brewing Co. in Newton and Pella Hops Co. on a new craft beer, Forever Dutch Lager, to help support its Journey Scholarship Fund. Central became the first private college …

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Hubbell now offering single-family house rentals

Hubbell Homes and Indigo Living, both owned by Hubbell Realty Co., are renting single-family houses in the Des Moines area. Fifty-six two- to four-bedroom houses are planned. The photo shows the kitchen and living room…
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Leadership Iowa 2023-24 participants, community hosts selected

The 2023-24 Leadership Iowa class will include 40 participants from across the state who will travel to communities throughout Iowa for a series of monthly two-day sessions from October to June. Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness …

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Iowa Restaurant Association releases 40 ‘Women to Watch’ class

The Iowa Restaurant Association released its fifth class of 40 “Women to Watch” in Iowa’s hospitality industry.

This year’s winners range from kitchen and general managers to entrepreneurs and purveyors. They will be recognized as …

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Young professionals share what they’re looking for in future job

A pair of surveys, one by business consultancy Deloitte and the other by workplace management software maker Robin Powered, found that young professionals want more flexible and purposeful work.

Robin’s 2022 report found that 33% …

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Metro Waste Authority introduces two new education initiatives

Metro Waste Authority has introduced virtual reality field trips and an online simulation, two new education initiatives to support accessible, STEM-based learning. “These new initiatives aim to expand upon our educational offerings to reach even …