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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Return to the office and its potential impact on a company’s DEI initiatives

Remote work vs. working in the office. It’s still a discussion many companies are struggling with as we enter year three of the pandemic. We’re also well into another year of companies striving to strengthen …

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Iowa Supreme Court rejects COVID-loss suit

Iowa’s highest court on Friday became the second state supreme court to weigh in on whether businesses can recover losses they suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic through insurance, Reuters reported. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that …

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Kirkwood addressing gas-price pains with 4-day workweek

Cedar Rapids Gazette: With gas prices still hovering around record levels, Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids is rolling out a pilot program this summer to close campus offices on Fridays. “Changes to summer hours are …

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BEST survey shows companies continuing expansion plans despite uncertainty with workforce, supply chain

Despite workforce challenges, many companies are moving forward with plans to expand or renovate their facilities, according to a survey of companies in 66 Iowa counties.

Results of the 2021 Business Expansion and Strategic Trends (BEST) …

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Second Black and Brown Business Summit looks to secure future of diverse businesses

Angela Jackson is senior vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Athene and the chairperson of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s DEI committee, which plans the Athene Black and Brown Business Summit. …

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WDM council approves land use changes for Suite Shots; lawsuit filed in effort to stop development

The West Des Moines City Council on Monday approved zoning changes for a 26-acre site south of Grand Avenue on which Suite Shots, a golf entertainment venue, is planned. Below: The map shows a possible layout of …

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New downtown restaurant will open to public in summer

Allora, a new restaurant in the Krause Gateway Center, offers guests a view of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines. Photo special to the Business Record

Allora, a modern, Italian-inspired restaurant, has opened in …

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News publisher Lee faces renewed pressure from hedge funds

Associated Press: Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is facing renewed pressure from a hedge fund to speed up its transition to digital publishing and consider adding new digital-savvy leaders to its board after successfully fighting off a …

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Aureon hosting launch party for new downtown data center

Aureon, along with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Technology Association of Iowa and the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, will host an event Wednesday in honor of the launch of its new 616 …

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Partnership hosting webinar on high school apprenticeships

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a Future Ready DSM webinar on April 27 at 10 a.m. featuring a panel discussion on how to create opportunities for students to participate in area businesses. Organizations …