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Broadlawns to expand orthopedic services through Capital Orthopaedics partnership

Broadlawns Medical Center has announced an expanded partnership with Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to expand orthopedic care options. This collaboration builds upon an existing relationship with Capital Orthopaedics that began last fall. Beginning Sept. 2, Capital Orthopaedics will begin the transition to provide full-time clinic, surgical, and 24/7 call coverage at Broadlawns, aiming to…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 26, 2025
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NFC secures $2 million to expand affordable rental housing

Neighborhood Finance Corp. has secured $2 million in new funding to expand access to affordable rental housing through permanent financing, the nonprofit lender announced Monday. The investment represents a step forward in NFC’s continued growth as a commercial lender, a news release said. Four local financial institutions — Bankers Trust, Great Southern Bank, Iowa State…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 26, 2025
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Taste of the Junction hosting 13th annual Multicultural Festival

Taste of the Junction will host its 13th annual Multicultural Festival Thursday through Saturday in Valley Junction. The three-day festival celebrates the histories and cultures of the community’s founding African American, Mexican, Serbian and European residents. This year’s events include The Junction Speaks on Thursday at Tallgrass Theatre honoring descendant families, Jazzin’ in the Junction…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 25, 2025
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Des Moines fire chief announces retirement

After 16 years as chief of the Des Moines Fire Department, John TeKippe has announced his retirement effective Dec. 22. After serving in the United States Navy, TeKippe began his career as a firefighter with the West Des Moines Fire Department. In 1996, he joined the Des Moines Fire Department working his way from firefighter…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 25, 2025
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Harkin Institute announces 2025 symposium on long-term care and retirement security

The Harkin Institute will host the 2025 Harkin Retirement Security Symposium: Inclusive Long-Term Care Policies and Supports on Oct. 16 in Washington, D.C. The day-long conference will convene policymakers, researchers and advocacy organizations working on long-term care policy. The program includes discussions on federal, state and workplace policies supporting caregivers, caregiving experiences, and their impact…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 25, 2025
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Deanna Strable elected Principal board chair

Principal Financial Group announced Deanna Strable, president and CEO, has been elected chair of the board by the company’s board of directors, effective Sept. 2. Strable succeeds Dan Houston, who will conclude his service on the board of directors after serving as chair since 2016. Strable was named president and CEO of Principal in November 2024 after a…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 22, 2025
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DART ridership increases to 3.75 million rides in fiscal year 2025

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority announced it provided 3,753,065 rides across all transit services in fiscal year 2025, an increase of nearly 7% from the previous year. Ninety-five percent of that ridership comes from DART’s fixed bus routes. Over the 11 days of the 2025 Iowa State Fair, DART provided more than 263,000…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 22, 2025
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Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails launch annual fundraising campaign

The Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails has launched the fifth annual Wild Prairie Showdown, an eight-week peer-to-peer campaign to raise awareness, support and capital for conservation and recreation efforts in Central Iowa. Two local contestants, Jon Kallen of Jennings Kallen Advisors competing for the Great Outdoors Foundation, and Molly Hanson of RDG Planning…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 22, 2025