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Iowa Medical Society releases final Operation IOWA report

The Iowa Medical Society has released its final report for the second Operation I.O.W.A. (Innovative Opportunities for Workforce Action) Phase II. The report is designed to advance the  statewide effort started last year to find solutions for Iowa’s physician workforce shortage with solutions. Operation IOWA began with a summit of more than 60 physician leaders, health care executives,…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 3, 2025
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BPC, Krause Group partner on Krause Gateway Center event space

Business Publications Corp. has entered into a partnership with Krause Group to serve as the booking and logistics partner for the Krause Gateway Center. According to a news release, the partnership will help advance business growth, sustainability and community engagement in the region. The six-story building in the Western Gateway of downtown Des Moines was designed by…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 3, 2025
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Des Moines University announces new property name

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has officially named its property at 3200 Grand Ave., Des Moines the DMU32 Health and Business Complex. This name intends to honor the university’s legacy at the site and its vision to expand health care access, professional training and community partnerships. The site previously served as DMU’s main…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 3, 2025
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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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Get to know Miel Johnson, chief of staff to Krause Group’s CEO and founder Kyle Krause

Miel Johnson joined Krause Group as chief of staff to the company’s founder and CEO, Kyle Krause, on Aug. 11. She is still getting to know her new surroundings and the community she will eventually call home, but Johnson said she’s excited about the opportunity to join Krause Group and begin taking advantage of all…
By Michael Crumb | 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