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A Smarter Way for Small Businesses to Offer Health Coverage Has Arrived in Des Moines

Sponsored content provided by Ryan Saul, Director of Iowa Markets at Oscar Health Small businesses across Iowa aren’t just part of the economy — they are the economy. They make up more than 99% of all businesses in Iowa, employing nearly half of the state’s private-sector workforce and serving as the foundation of the state’s…
By Ryan Saul | Oct 1, 2025
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The digital payments revolution

While technology seems to be streaking through today’s society at break-neck speeds, a surprising number of organizations continue to operate with outdated financial systems. While innovation has accelerated in many sectors, treasury processes remain stubbornly anchored in paper-based methods that threaten business efficiency and financial stability. Integrated treasury management solutions. Financial institutions now offer comprehensive…
By Commerce Bank | Oct 1, 2025
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Building a table

Heather Osby has joined the Sara Hopkins Real Estate Team as senior commercial real estate associate, joining Abi Reland who became the firm’s president of commercial real estate in 2024. Osby’s addition is part of what Reiland describes as her effort to build a table that will have seats for other women who are seeking…
By Michael Crumb | Oct 1, 2025
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Freund joins Colliers | Des Moines

Brittany Freund has joined Colliers | Des Moines as vice president of brokerage, the firm announced this week. According to a news release, Freund will “provide clients with comprehensive real estate solutions across a variety of asset types.” “Her extensive knowledge, proven track record and ability to build strong relationships with clients are terrific additions to…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 1, 2025
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Baker Group opens Fort Dodge office

Baker Group has expanded to Fort Dodge to strengthen its ability to deliver industrial services to north-central Iowa, the Des Moines-based construction company recently announced. According to a news release, the company has been serving clients in that region for many years from its Des Moines office. The Fort Dodge team will provide full-service support…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 1, 2025
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Artisan Capital Group acquires Ankeny apartment complex

Artisan Capital Group has acquired the former Tradition Apartments, a 216-unit complex in southwest Ankeny, Polk County real estate records show. The Chicago-based group with a regional office in Des Moines, also acquired an adjacent shovel-ready site that has been approved for the construction of an additional 144 units, the company said in a news release….
By Kathy A. Bolten | Oct 1, 2025
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MercyOne President and CEO Bob Ritz announces retirement

MercyOne President and CEO Robert (Bob) Ritz has announced his retirement effective Jan. 2, 2026. Ritz first joined MercyOne in 2013 as president of what was then Mercy Des Moines Hospital. He led the organization as the hospital system grew across the state. In 2017 Ritz was appointed CEO of Mercy Health Network, which would…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 30, 2025
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Roberts, arrested by ICE, resigning as Des Moines schools superintendent

Ian Roberts plans to submit a letter of resignation as superintendent of the Des Moines school district today, Alfredo Parrish, Roberts’ attorney, said during a news conference early this afternoon. The resignation comes on the heels of Roberts’ arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Friday and the Des Moines school board’s vote on…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Sep 30, 2025
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