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Indo-American Association of Iowa offering consular, visa services to local businesses

The Consulate General of India in Chicago, in partnership with the Indo-American Association of Iowa, will host a consular services day to provide consular services to local businesses. The event is intended to help expedite consular processes for businesses and leaders that conduct business with India. Consular services offered on-site will include issuance of marriage, life…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 23, 2025
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New sports bar, Fairway Franks Bar and Grill, opens in Norwalk

Fairway Frank’s Bar & Grill has opened in Norwalk, at 729 Main St., in the former Pyra Pizzeria space. The locally owned restaurant is named after southside Des Moines native Frank Cataldo, who passed away from cancer. The restaurant has over 30 televisions and a menu blending traditional bar food with Italian-inspired dishes. The establishment will…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 23, 2025
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ABI survey: Sales expectations up for Q4

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry released its fourth-quarter survey today. Results from the survey of ABI members include: Workforce shortages, cost pressures and trade policy remain top concerns, according to the survey. Business leaders also pointed to supply chain resourcing, acquisition strategies, commodity pricing and automation as ongoing priorities. ABI’s survey findings mirror…
By Business Record Staff | Sep 23, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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