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Holmes Murphy launches enhanced proprietary analytics platform

Holmes Murphy has announced the launch of the Client Learning and Understanding Engine, or CLUE, a new proprietary analytics platform designed to support Holmes Murphy’s property casualty and employee benefits clients. “CLUE isn’t just a tool — it’s a new way of serving clients,” Jeffrey Austin White, Holmes Murphy chief data and analytics officer, said in a prepared…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 9, 2025

Catch Des Moines honors businesses, leaders at annual awards

Catch Des Moines honored Greater Des Moines businesses and individuals for their support of the tourism and hospitality industry during its 2025 Annual Celebration Wednesday in Altoona. “Our annual celebration is about celebrating the impact that tourism has on our community,” Catch Des Moines President and CEO Trina Flack said in a press release. “From…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 9, 2025

Des Moines school board approves 2-year contract with Smith

The Des Moines school board, in a special meeting this morning, approved a two-year contract with Matt Smith to serve as interim superintendent through June 30, 2027. Smith assumed the role of interim superintendent on Sept. 26 following the arrest by federal immigration officers of former superintendent Ian Roberts. Smith has worked in the district since 2010 when…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 9, 2025

New augmented reality mural coming to downtown Des Moines

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and Principal Financial Group are partnering to bring internationally acclaimed Dutch artist Leon Keer to Des Monies to paint an 8,000-plus-square-foot hyper-realistic mural at 901 Grand Ave. The artwork, featuring vintage televisions displaying Iowa landscapes in collaboration with regional organizations, will be animated via a free iOS app…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 8, 2025

Local leaders honored for conservation and recreation efforts

The Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails have announced the recipients of their 2025 annual awards recognizing leadership in conservation and recreation. John Swanson, Polk County water resources supervisor, received the Creative Conservationist Award for his role in advancing water quality through Polk County’s “Batch and Build” program, which has implemented 185 practices treating…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 8, 2025

State awards $2.3M in energy grants

The Iowa Energy Center board on Tuesday awarded $2.3 million to eight projects through its grant program. The competitive grant opportunity, funded by gas and electric utilities across the state, supports projects that could provide a benefit to Iowa ratepayers and align with one of the key focus areas of the Iowa Energy Plan. The focus…

By Gigi Wood | Oct 8, 2025

DMACC postpones presidential finalist interviews after two withdraw

The Des Moines Area Community College board of directors announced Tuesday it has postponed on-campus interviews with the finalist candidates for its presidential search after two of the three candidates withdrew from consideration. The board will discuss the status of the search and its next steps with its search consultant, Iowa State University education professor…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 8, 2025

CyTown Suites designed to attract donors, corporations as a ‘place to land’ while doing business in Ames

CyTown Suites, the next planned construction project in the CyTown development in Ames, will enhance the business community’s ability to showcase what the region has to offer, officials behind the project said. Construction on the high-end suites is expected to begin next spring in the space between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum as the…

By Michael Crumb | Oct 8, 2025

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