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Iowa College Foundation names new president-elect

The Iowa College Foundation has announced the appointment of Tara K. Connolly as president-elect. Connolly will work closely with current president Ed Finn to ensure a smooth leadership transition and continue supporting Iowa’s independent, nonprofit colleges and universities. She has more than two decades of experience in higher education and philanthropy, most recently serving as executive director of the…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2025
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Central Iowa builders involved in $35.9M rural workforce housing tax credits program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $35.9 million in workforce housing tax credits to support development in 36 counties across the state. The awards will fund 63 projects expected to create nearly 2,000 new residential units; 1,217 in large communities and 752 in smaller towns. “When families can find quality, affordable homes, they put down…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2025
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Paddles, pedals and profits: The economic power of Iowa’s trails

On a hot summer day in Iowa, it’s easy to find bicyclists buzzing along trails and paddlers floating down rivers and lakes. Many of these bicyclists, paddlers and anglers contribute to the local economy by visiting shops to buy gear before a ride, gassing up their car or relaxing at a restaurant or brewery.  Iowa’s…
By Gigi Wood | Sep 12, 2025
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On Leadership: Balancing adaptability and discipline when the future is uncertain

In recent months, I have been interviewed several times about the impact of tariff increases. In preparing for those conversations, I turned to business leaders across industries. Almost unanimously, they described the challenge of operating in an environment thick with uncertainty. Some said they were pausing big decisions. Others engaged in elaborate scenario planning. A…
By Suzanna de Baca | Sep 12, 2025
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Meet Tami Nielsen, new CEO of Food Bank of Iowa

Tami Nielsen, the new president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, remembers a classmate who came to school hungry when she was in fifth grade in Des Moines. He came to school “ravenous” on Monday morning, she said, and the teacher reached into his drawer and gave him food. “I always had plenty;…
By Lisa Rossi | Sep 12, 2025
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On the Move: Week of September 12

Philip S. BubbFredriksonRecognition: Best Lawyers in America 2026 – Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estatepbubb@fredlaw.com Krystle L. CampaFredriksonRecognition: Best Lawyers in America 2026 – Energy Law, Real Estate Lawkcampa@fredlaw.com William J. DalyFredriksonRecognition: Best Lawyers in America 2026 – Banking & Finance Law, Corporate Law, M&A Law, Venture Capital Lawwdaly@fredlaw.com Bret A. DublinskeFredriksonRecognition: Best Lawyers…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2025
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Oak View Group delivers $1.8 million profit to Polk County

Oak View Group, the operator of the Iowa Events Center, reported a $1,839,016 profit for Polk County in fiscal year 2025. This brings the cumulative return to Polk County since Oak View assumed management in 2004 to more than $20 million, according to a news release. The year included 346 hosted events, including the return of UFC…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 11, 2025
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Leadership Iowa 2025-26 participants announced

Forty leaders from across the state have been selected to participate in the 2025-26 program of Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness program offered by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation. The 2025-26 class will travel to communities across Iowa for a series of two-day monthly sessions beginning from October through June. Each session aims…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 11, 2025