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Simpson College begins construction on gymnastics facility

Simpson College has started construction on a 10,000-square-foot gymnastics facility, located on the north end of campus near its softball complex. The $2.3 million venue, fully funded by donors, will serve as the practice and competition facility for women’s and men’s gymnastics, and provide opportunities for external groups to use the facility, a news release…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 9, 2025

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $287,000

On Sept. 27, over 1,500 Central Iowans participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Principal Park in Des Moines. Walkers helped raise over $287,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraising continues through the end of the year. Team LCS, led by Aaron Brady and Erin Moeller, was…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 9, 2025

Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation grant applications now open

Dupaco Credit Union, in partnership with Dubuque-based the Innovation Lab, has opened applications for the second year of its Gift of Innovation grant. Rather than a cash award, the grant offers nonprofits access to customized innovation sessions valued at up to $40,000 ranging from one-day sessions to yearlong support. The sessions aim to help organizations strengthen…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 9, 2025

Specialty crops create $66.5 million in economic output

The first statewide survey of specialty crops in Iowa since 2015 shows a $66.5 million economic output for the industry. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the 2023 Iowa Commercial Horticulture Food Crops Survey results on Wednesday. The report highlights a sector of Iowa agriculture that Naig said is diverse, growing, and making a…

By Business Record Staff | Oct 9, 2025

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

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