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Denver-based architecture firm relocating to Des Moines

Studio Siembra, a Latina-owned landscape architecture firm, has announced it will relocate from Denver to Des Moines. The firm offers landscape architecture design and community engagement services, including for populations that may not be well …
By Business Record Staff | May 13, 2025
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Public voting starts for ABI’s Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest

Iowa Association of Business and Industry is hosting its annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest, and has narrowed the finalists down to the top 16. Public voting is now open to further narrow the …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2025
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Breakfast, brunch restaurant planned in Waukee

The Breakfast Club plans on opening its newest location in Kettlestone Central, a new commercial project under construction at 2285 Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee. The eatery is a part of a chain of restaurants …
By Business Record Staff | May 9, 2025
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SBA to recognize team from Percival Scientific

The U.S. Small Business Administration will present the 2025 Iowa Small Business Persons of the year award to Jake Oakland, Jamie Jackson and Joni Campidilli of Percival Scientific in Perry on May 13. The team …
By Business Record Staff | May 8, 2025
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Drake professors to release new book on work environments

Two Drake professors, Ina Purvanova and Alanah Mitchell, are releasing a new book to help leaders navigate the evolution in hybrid work environments. “The New Workplace: Employee Alignment in Remote-First, Office-Forward, and Hybrid Work Organizations” …
By Business Record Staff | May 5, 2025
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Iowa’s Coolest Thing nominees announced, public voting begins

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced the nominees for its second annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest. The nominees come from a wide range of industries, including agriculture equipment, automotive components, consumer …
By Business Record Staff | May 1, 2025
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Des Moines Art Center partners with la mie

The Des Moines Art Center has announced a new partnership with Des Moines bakery la mie and its owners, Joe and Christina Logsdon, after being closed since December 2023. Together they will launch the Art …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 30, 2025
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BLK & Bold docuseries on sustainability efforts premieres in Des Moines Friday

BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages, a Des Moines-based social impact coffee company, is releasing a new docuseries Friday about its sustainability collaboration with SGS, a testing, inspection and certification company. The docuseries “BLK & Bold: …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 30, 2025
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Hyper Energy Bar founder accused of domestic abuse, child endangerment

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Chris Whalen, owner of Hyper Energy Bar and president of development at Heart of America Group, has been arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges following an incident at his West Des …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 29, 2025
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IBEV acquisition to be complete June 30

KEG 1 Iowa has acquired Iowa Beverage Systems. “The Fleck family has been proud to serve and grow in eastern Iowa for 70 years with great products, good jobs, community involvement, and too many friends …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2025