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Wellmark Foundation provides $5.3M to rural health care provider training program

The Wellmark Foundation has partnered with the University of Iowa College of Nursing’s Simulation in Motion-Iowa (SIM-IA) program to help strengthen health care delivery in rural Iowa communities. The program is a mobile clinical education initiative that delivers immersive, on-site simulation training to equip first responders and other health care professionals with the skills to improve patient…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 20, 2025
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ChildServe adding new Davenport location in 2026

ChildServe announced the organization is expanding in eastern Iowa by opening a new facility in Davenport. The 9,865-square-foot space will offer autism and Applied Behavior Analysis services, as well as outpatient rehabilitation therapy, including speech, occupational and physical therapy. The new facility is expected to open in early 2026. ChildServe launched a $1 million capital campaign to fund the…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 20, 2025
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5 takeaways from the 2025 Manufacturing Forecast

The Business Record recently hosted its annual Manufacturing Forecast event, which was focused this year on economic uncertainty and tariffs. Manufacturing is an important sector of the state’s economy, making up 17% of Iowa’s GDP at $35 billion annually. Uncertainty due to changes in federal rules and trade deals have left many concerned about the…
By Gigi Wood | Aug 20, 2025
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Roundup of $1 million-plus real estate transactions in metro area

3323 Ingersoll LLC, an entity based in Ames, paid AHC Woodland LLC $1.7 million for property at 3323 Ingersoll Ave. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a 14,640-square-foot brick apartment building constructed in 1919. The property is valued at $1.7 million. The transaction was recorded Aug. 13. Murray Group LLC, based…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 20, 2025
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Patrick joins MMG Real Estate Advisors

Shana Patrick has been named managing director at MMG Real Estate Advisors where she will oversee multifamily brokerage advisory services across Iowa and Nebraska for the national firm. According to a news release, Patrick has 18 years of experience in multifamily commercial real estate that spans property management, development, site selection, acquisitions and dispositions. Michael Sullivan,…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 20, 2025
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Building permit issued for 202-unit apartment in downtown

A building permit has been issued for the Falcon, a seven-story, 202-unit apartment project planned at 1435 Mulberry St. in Des Moines, a review of permit activity by the Business Record shows. The apartment project was reviewed by a city board in in November 2023. The Falcon is planned on a 1.3-acre site that previously had…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Aug 20, 2025
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Dipping into Des Moines: The Melting Pot eyes expansion to Iowa

The Melting Pot Restaurant Inc., a Florida-based fondue restaurant, is exploring space in the Des Moines metro as it looks to expand to Iowa. The company, which turned 50 in April, is the only fondue franchise in the U.S. with 92 locations around the country, according to Collin Benyo, the company’s franchise growth strategist. The Melting…
By Michael Crumb | Aug 20, 2025
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Aureon Golf Classic raises $19,000 for ChildServe

Technology services provider Aureon announced its 36th annual Aureon Golf Classic raised $19,000 in support of ChildServe, an Iowa nonprofit that helps children with special health care needs. The event took place at three golf courses: Briarwood Golf Club, Otter Creek Golf Course and the Tournament Club of Iowa. “The Aureon Golf Classic is a…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 19, 2025