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Iowa-based company announces plans to add locations in Omaha

The Stuffed Olive and Roxxy, two popular establishments from Iowa, are set to take their successful business models and entertainment features to Omaha’s Capitol District later this year. The new locations, scheduled to open this …

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$379,000 in grants to support youth internships in high-demand fields

The state awarded $379,000 in grants Friday through the Summer Youth Internship Program, which provides funding to employers, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations that sponsor internship programs for Iowa youths between the ages of 14 …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership announces the return of Out to Lunch series

Starting on May 17, Downtown Des Moines will host the Out to Lunch series, a midday summer event that features local food trucks and live music by local artists. The event series, scheduled for seven …

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UNI Advance Iowa to offer first Employee Ownership Conference

The University of Northern Iowa’s Advance Iowa is set to host the first Employee Ownership Conference on May 11 at the DMACC campus in Newton, with keynote speaker Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg. The conference aims …

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Maverik mum on questions swirling around planned Kum & Go purchase

Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop is not answering questions about its planned acquisition of Kum & Go, a spokesperson for the Utah-based convenience store wrote in an email.

Last week, Maverik, whose parent company is …

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Michael Foods announced $146 million expansion of Norwalk facility

Construction is expected to begin in July on a 132,000-square-foot expansion of Michael Foods’ manufacturing and distribution facility in Norwalk. Rendering special to the Business Record

Michael Foods is planning a $146 million expansion of …

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Kum & Go chain acquired by Utah-based Maverik

Kum & Go, a family-owned convenience store chain with deep Iowa roots, is being acquired by Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop, a Utah-based chain, the companies announced in a news release.

Details of the acquisition …

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Starbucks planned in Norwalk Central development

Starbucks plans on building a 2,225-square-foot full-service coffeehouse on the northeast corner of Iowa Highway 28 and Gordon Avenue in Norwalk’s Hughes Century Crossing retail district, city officials and Diligent Development announced. Construction is expected …

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A Closer Look: Brent Blum

After the NCAA approved a new rule in 2021 allowing college athletes to be compensated for use of their name, image and likeness, also known as NIL, entities overseeing athletes’ opportunities began to crop up …

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SBA finalizes rules addressing capital access gaps for underrepresented business owners

The U.S. Small Business Administration has finalized two rules to address persistent gaps in access to capital affecting small business owners in underserved communities. According to a news release, the final rules grant permanence to …