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Home health agency opens Iowa office

Innovive Health, a home health care agency serving complex behavioral health patients, last week opened its new Iowa office in Des Moines. Innovive’s care model focuses on effectively treating patients who have multiple medical comorbidities with complicating behavioral illness, a news release said. The model aims to reduce emergency room visits and in-patient readmission. Innovive…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 1, 2025
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Iowa manufacturing exports down 9.2%, $900M for year

For the second time in the past three months, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, an economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, sank below growth neutral. The Business Conditions Index fell to 49.8 from 50.5 in August. The index ranges between 0 and 100 with 50.0 representing growth neutral….
By Business Record Staff | Oct 1, 2025
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Roberts’ resignation accepted by Des Moines school board

The resignation of Ian Roberts as superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district was accepted by the Des Moines school board during a special meeting Tuesday night. The board’s action “is a sad and troubling end for an individual who gave many people, especially our students, hope,” Jackie Norris, board chair, said in a statement she…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Oct 1, 2025
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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streaking through today’s society at break-neck speeds, a surprising number of organizations continue to operate with outdated financial systems.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