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Iowa business survey shows lowered expectations for Q3

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry released the results of its latest business survey of Iowa business leader’s third quarter expectations. The survey shows a weakened outlook in sales, hiring, investments and growth.

“As 2025 unfolds, …

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Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce announces new president and CEO

Aly Davis

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Aly Davis as the organization’s new president and CEO. Davis owns Fit and Fierce 515, a yoga studio in Waukee. She has previously served on …

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Keen Project Solutions names new president

Ankeny-based Keen Project Solutions has announced Dustin Waters as the company’s new president. Waters, Matt Frandsen and Cory Larson founded the engineering, procurement and construction company in 2014 in Ames. Before becoming president, Waters has …

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6 Iowa craft breweries earn medals at 2025 US Open Beer Championship

Six Iowa craft breweries were awarded 17 medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship, including the Brewery of the Year award. The best beers in each category were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals …

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Oak Park is branching out with Canopy

By Michael Morain | editor, dsm magazine

The owner of the restaurant Oak Park is planning a spinoff market and cafe just a block west on Ingersoll Avenue.

The project, called Canopy, a riff on …

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New chair named for ABI’s board of directors

Kellan Longenecker

Kellan Longenecker, global supply chain learning and development lead at General Mills Inc., has been elected the 2025 chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s board of directors. Longenecker has over …

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Kum & Go stores will disappear soon in Iowa

The rebranding has begun of Kum & Go convenience stores in Iowa.

Maverik, which bought the Iowa convenience store chain in August 2023, has started putting its name on the stores. The Kum & Go …

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Toppling Goliath owner explains why Des Moines expansion plan shelved

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.’s Decorah-based brewery. Photo by John Retzlaff

Clark Lewey is not closing the door that someday Toppling Goliath will have a presence in the Des Moines area, it just won’t happen any …

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Nominations open for 2025 Legends in Manufacturing awards

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Legends in Manufacturing Awards. These awards honor up to four outstanding leaders in Iowa’s manufacturing community who have …

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Iowa Communications Network partners with Omaha internet exchange

1623 Farnam, a networking infrastructure company, has announced the Iowa Communications Network has joined in a strategic collaboration with its Omaha IX internet exchange facility in Omaha. The collaboration hopes to allow ICN to provide …

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