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Local industry leaders taking next step with AI tools for research, simulations

A little over a year ago, a group of 11 employees across different disciplines at local marketing agency Meyocks began meeting regularly to tackle topics like leveraging artificial intelligence for market research, how to feed information from Excel to ChatGPT, and using AI to simulate its client’s target audiences. Its name? The “AI outlaws,” said…
By Lisa Rossi | Oct 3, 2025
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Manufacturing in Iowa ‘not hitting on all cylinders’

Editor’s note: This is part one of a three-part series about the state of Iowa’s manufacturing sector. Part one covers Iowa’s manufacturing economy and workforce. Part two, publishing Oct. 10, will cover the strong ties between manufacturing and agriculture, and part three, publishing Oct. 17, will cover what the state and its communities need to…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Oct 3, 2025
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On the Move: Week of October 3

Matt Patton10Fold Architecture + EngineeringHired as education solutions leadermpatton@10foldarchitecture.com Kristi GreenIndigo LivingHired as senior assistant property managerkristi.green@hubbellrealty.com Melissa KellogHighmark Senior LivingHired as executive directormelissa.kellog@highmarkseniorliving.com Maria RiveraIndigo LivingHired as property managermaria.rivera@hubbellrealty.com Mercedes CooperHubbell HomesHired as architectural and interior residential designermercedes.cooper@hubbellhomes.com David AussmannHubbell HomesHired as new home sales professionaldavid.aussman@hubbellhomes.com Gabrielle LessardHubbell HomesHired as new home sales professionalgabrielle.lessard@hubbellhomes.com…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 3, 2025
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Read how experts describe Iowa’s current job market

Since August 2024, Iowa’s total nonfarm employment has shrunk by 2,300 workers and its unemployment rate has seen a slight increase. And while some sectors are laying off workers, others can’t find enough to fill open positions. The conflicting characteristics of Iowa’s job market may make navigating it difficult. For help, the Business Record has…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Oct 3, 2025
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Business Record 10-3-25

Cover Story: Manufacturing in Iowa ‘not hitting on all cylinders’ Focus: Business of Branding Read the issue
By Business Record Staff | Oct 3, 2025
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Hubbell’s golf outing raises almost $70,000

Hubbell Realty Co.’s 2025 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic, held at Woodland Hills Golf Course in West Des Moines, raised $69,000 to benefit three Iowa organizations. The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter, Easterseals Iowa and On With Life each received $23,000 from event proceeds. Hundreds of trade partners, community members and associates participated in the annual…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 2, 2025
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Shive-Hattery acquires Texas architecture firm

Shive-Hattery, a West Des Moines-based architecture firm, has acquired Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design, a 14-person firm in Houston with expertise in the gaming and hospitality, and multifamily housing markets. The acquisition marks Shive-Hattery’s third design office in the southwestern region after it expanded into Tucson, Ariz., in 2022 followed by a Tempe office in…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 2, 2025
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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative launches CEO pledge for physical activity

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, in partnership with the Physical Activity Alliance, has launched the CEO Pledge for Physical Activity, a statewide campaign encouraging leaders to make workplaces more movement friendly. CEOs, executives and business leaders across Iowa are invited to sign the pledge and commit to strategies that help employees stay active and healthy….
By Business Record Staff | Oct 2, 2025