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Supply managers expect tariffs to push input prices up 7.5% in Q3, Q4 2025

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index declined 0.3 points in June, going from 51.0 in May to 50.7 in June, which remains above growth neutral. The index is an economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, and uses the same methodology as the national Institute for Supply Management (ISM). It…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 1, 2025

Wells Fargo Arena officially becomes Casey’s Center

New interior signage was unveiled at Casey’s Center today in an event marking the official name change after 20 years. Casey’s General Stores last year was awarded a 10-year naming rights agreement for the 17,000-seat arena for $18.3 million. Wells Fargo previously had the naming rights to the arena, in a 20-year, $11.5 million deal that ended June…

By Gigi Wood | Jul 1, 2025

West Des Moines Leadership Academy 2025-26 class announced

The West Des Moines Leadership Academy has announced 42 leaders who will participate in the program’s 2025-2026 class. The nine-month program aims to guide participants through experiential learning, critical thinking and a community impact project. “This year’s class represents a dynamic group of leaders who are passionate about growth, not just for themselves, but for…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 1, 2025

Iowans’ unemployment benefits to increase July 6

Iowa Workforce Development, as part of its required annual review of unemployment insurance wages, announced the maximum weekly benefit for unemployed Iowans will increase on July 6. Per Iowa law, IWD uses a formula each year to determine the maximum and minimum benefit amounts, taking into account the number of Iowans covered by unemployment and…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 1, 2025

Connected government is the future. The right technology partner can help get us there.

Presented by Carmen Easley, General Manager, Tyler Iowa Across the country, government agencies are facing increasing demands to modernize systems, improve service delivery, and demonstrate greater fiscal responsibility. Meeting those demands isn’t just about implementing more technology; it’s about connecting the right systems, the right teams, and the right strategies to serve people better. Delivering…

By Carmen Easley | Jul 1, 2025

FedEx laying off workers as part of long-term strategy

FedEx officials recently announced they will be laying off 84 workers at the company’s 700 S.W. Ninth St. facility in downtown Des Moines. Company officials said the layoffs are part of a multi-year strategy to implement FedEx’s Network 2.0 initiative, which is designed to simplify service and improve efficiency with a “one van, one neighborhood” model. “As…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 30, 2025

Letter from the President: Business Record wins multiple national awards from industry association

I am pleased to share that the Business Record received awards in three categories at the recent Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP) 2025 Editorial Excellence Awards. As a member of AABP, which includes a network of regional and local publications across the U.S., Canada and Australia, and after spending the past year leading the…

By Chris Conetzkey | Jun 30, 2025

Leadership Iowa graduates 40

Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness program offered by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, has announced it graduated 40 participants in its 2024-25 class. A formal graduation ceremony took place on June 12 during the 2025 ABI Taking Care of Business Conference in Council Bluffs. “Congratulations to the remarkable individuals graduating from the 43rd Leadership…

By Business Record Staff | Jun 30, 2025

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