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Lead DSM expands leadership team

Lead DSM announced the addition of two new leaders to its team with the appointments of Mallory Riesberg as learning and programs director and Elizabeth Silva as operations manager. Riesberg, a graduate of the organization’s Community Connect program, began her role earlier this year and oversees the development and delivery of its leadership programs. Silva,…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2025
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Iowa employment report: 3,600 jobs added in August

Iowa employers added 3,600 jobs in August, led by the professional and business services sector as well as leisure and hospitality, new data from Iowa Workforce Development shows. Iowa’s total nonfarm employment in August was 1,594,600, up from July’s 1,591,000, state data shows. In August 2024, Iowa’s total nonfarm employment was 1,596,900. Sectors seeing job…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2025
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UNI hybrid accounting program reports growth two years after launch

The University of Northern Iowa’s hybrid accounting program has reported significant growth, climbing from seven to 60 students since its launch in 2023. The program aims to blend the flexibility of online business and elective courses with in-person evening accounting classes offered on the Des Moines Area Community College urban campus. The hybrid format makes it possible…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2025
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Registration is now open for 2026 Des Moines Corporate Games

The 11th annual Des Moines Corporative Games will be held May-July 31, 2026. In 2025, 82 companies and over 15,000 employees participated in the games, including competitive sports, non-competitive events and community initiatives like blood donation and meal packing. Due to anticipated growth in 2026, the games will limit the participating companies to 98. Companies…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 18, 2025
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Flynn Wright adds third office in Portland

Des Moines-based advertising and public relations agency Flynn Wright has announced the opening of an office in Portland, Ore. The expansion marks the third location for the agency in addition to offices in Des Moines and Sioux Falls, S.D. “Our new office in Portland is an exciting step forward for the agency,” Paul Schlueter, Flynn…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 17, 2025
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Simpson College announces Pfeiffer Dining/Great Hall renovation

The Simpson College Board of Trustees announced it has approved renovations of Pfeiffer Dining Hall and the adjacently Great Hall. The combined $10 million project is set to begin in November and be completed in fall 2026. The Pfeiffer dining space is being fully renovated with a new entrance, updated furnishings, lighting and windows. Redesigned…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 17, 2025
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Catholic Charities food completes renovation following damage

The Catholic Charities Food Pantry, located at 1805 Hubbell Ave., announced it has completed renovations following a March 2025 car accident that left major structural damage. During the renovations, Catholic Charities adapted its operations to continue providing services with support from Fareway Stores and the Des Moines Area Religious Council. Fareway helped re-design the layout…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 17, 2025
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WDM, chamber release latest business survey

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of West Des Moines, has released the results of their 2025 Business Survey. Gathering input from local businesses and community members, the survey was conducted in May to better understand the needs, challenges and opportunities facing the local business community. Main themes from…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 17, 2025