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American Packaging to invest $7.8M in Story City facility

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved awards to two projects during its meeting today. American Packaging Corp. plans to spend $7.8 million on a 20,000-square-foot addition to its facility in Story City, as well as the purchase of new equipment. IEDA awarded the company tax benefits through the High Quality Jobs program, including $100,000…
By Gigi Wood | Oct 17, 2025
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Taxpayers’ group endorses Des Moines schools’ bond referendum

The Des Moines school district’s $265 million bond referendum to modernize schools and expand some academic programs has been endorsed by the Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa, the district said in a news release. “Our endorsement reflects confidence in the district’s strategic approach to addressing critical infrastructure needs, enhancing educational environments, and responsibly managing taxpayer…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 17, 2025
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ABI Manufacturing Conference addresses automation, workforce, supply 

Finding talent, adopting artificial intelligence and managing supply chains were top of mind for Iowa manufacturing leaders at the Iowa Manufacturing Conference this week. On the tail end of its nine-city, 10-day Elevate Iowa Manufacturing RV Tour celebrating manufacturers throughout the state, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry hosted its annual manufacturing conference on…
By Gigi Wood | Oct 17, 2025
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MercyOne’s new emergency department reduces wait times, overcrowding

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is introducing a new initiative to reduce emergency department wait times, enabling patients to receive treatment faster and be discharged more quickly. As part of its ongoing emergency department expansion, MercyOne is adopting a split-flow model which directs patients with less serious conditions to a fast-track area, leaving more specialized…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 17, 2025
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The Ingersoll announces new date for 2025 reopening

The Ingersoll Theatre announced its reopening will be pushed back to December 31, 2025, citing supply chain delays that extended final construction work. Executive Director Renee Crowell said the additional time will ensure every detail meets the venue’s high craftsmanship standards. The historic Des Moines venue will now celebrate its return with two New Year’s…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 17, 2025
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Manufacturing part of Ankeny’s ‘fabric and culture’

Manufacturing has long been woven into Ankeny’s history.  In the early 1940s, Ankeny was home to a large ordinance plant that produced nearly 4 billion rounds of ammunition for use in World War II. After the war, a large portion of the site was redeveloped by John Deere, now the city’s largest private employer with…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Oct 17, 2025
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On the Move: Week of October 10

Erin M. BoggessFredriksonRecognition: 2025 Pro Bono Honor Rolleboggess@fredlaw.com Thomas J. BushFredriksonRecognition: 2025 Pro Bono Honor RollTBush@fredlaw.com Nicci M. LedbetterFredriksonRecognition: 2025 Pro Bono Honor RollNLedbetter@fredlaw.com MaKennah E. LittleFredriksonRecognition: 2025 Pro Bono Honor RollMLittle@fredlaw.com Carly Gosch ParleFredriksonRecognition: 2025 Pro Bono Honor RollCParle@fredlaw.com Bridget R. PenickFredriksonRecognition: 2025 Pro Bono Honor Rollbpenick@fredlaw.com Allison Z. RichterFredriksonRecognition: 2025 Pro Bono Honor…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 17, 2025
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Get to know American Equity CEO Jeff Lorenzen

In joining American Equity Life Insurance Investment Co. in 2009, Jeff Lorenzen was coming back to work for company founder David Noble for the second time in his career. The first was when Lorenzen joined the Statesman Group in 1989 as a graduate student at Drake University. Noble, who died in 2017, was the insurer’s…
By Sarah Diehn | Oct 17, 2025
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