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Iowa sees gains in students with workplace learning experiences

The Iowa Department of Education recently released new data showing that 45% of Iowa high school seniors in the class of 2025 participated in at least one work-based learning experience. This is an increase of nearly 20 percentage points over the last two years, up from 31.7% in 2024 and 25.5% in 2023, a news…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 23, 2025

Drake professor seeking business participants for student project

Drake University Associate Professor of practice in the Zimpleman College of Business Kelley Ellis is holding an informational session for local businesses interested in collaborating with a group of Drake students on projects related to improving their companies’ impact and purpose.Students can assist with small projects related to sustainability certifications, exploring customer social responsibility reporting,…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 23, 2025

Eagle Grove, Manning, Murray receive $5.25M in federal funding

The Iowa Economic Development Authority on Monday announced federal funding to three Iowa communities. Through the 2025 Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Grant fund, Eagle Grove, located 93 miles north of Des Moines; Manning, 90 miles northwest of Des Moines; and Murray, which is 60 miles south of Des Moines, will receive funding. The grant is designed to support…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 23, 2025

Business Record names Angela Franklin the 2025 Women of Influence Alum of the Year

The Business Record has named Des Moines University President Angela Franklin the 2025 Women of Influence Alum of the Year. The annual award was launched last year to celebrate one of the past Women of Influence who has continued making an impact since being honored by the Business Record. Franklin was honored as a Woman…

By Macey Shofroth | Sep 23, 2025

Garcia resigns as Iowa HHS director, Reynolds appoints successor

Kelly Garcia, director of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, has resigned and will leave the agency next month after nearly six years of service, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. Reynolds has appointed Larry Johnson, currently director of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, also known as DIAL, to succeed Garcia…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 22, 2025

2025 Palmer Group Salary Guide survey now open

The 2025 Palmer Group Salary Guide survey is now open to Iowa employers. The survey is open today through Friday, Oct. 3. The West Des Moines-based employment agency publishes the salary guide annually as a free resource for the community that combines compensation data, expert analysis, and insights from Iowa businesses to forecast the job…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 22, 2025

Central Iowa is at a ‘crossroads,’ economist says

It’s time for Central Iowa to make a decision: Allow its growth and economic development successes to flounder, or ask the difficult questions to find ways to level up. That was the message from James Chung, an economist and founder of Reach Advisors, who was the keynote speaker at the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Regional…

By Gigi Wood | Sep 22, 2025

Veridian Credit Union opens applications for Successful Financial Future Grants

Veridian Credit Union has opened applications for its Successful Financial Future Grant program. Up to $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that work to address barriers to financial stability through financial literacy or employment readiness. Applications are due Oct. 15, and grants will be awarded in December. In total, $100,000 will be distributed for…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 22, 2025

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