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Nine Iowans receive State Historical Society’s Excellence in History awards

The State Historical Society of Iowa presented its annual Excellence in History Awards during a recent ceremony in Des Moines, recognizing outstanding contributions to the state’s history in several categories. Kenneth Quinn, former U.S. ambassador to Cambodia and former World Food Prize Foundation leader, received the William J. Petersen/Edgar R. Harlan Award, which honors long-term or ongoing contributions…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 29, 2025
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Iowa business survey shows lowered expectations for Q3

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry released the results of its latest business survey of Iowa business leader’s third quarter expectations. The survey shows a weakened outlook in sales, hiring, investments and growth. “As 2025 unfolds, we’re seeing a leveling out of expectations across Iowa’s business community,” ABI President Nicole Crain stated in a press release….
By Business Record Staff | Jul 29, 2025
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LBS acquires Pilgrim Packaging

LBS, an employee-owned company in Des Moines specializing in book binding and packaging, has acquired Pilgrim Packaging, a supplier to the floral industry. The transaction closed on July 15. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. LBS is investing in new equipment and qualifying additional materials for customers in the book and premium packaging…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 29, 2025
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Tracing the innovation journey

By Sarah Diehn and Lisa Rossi In the 2025 innovationIOWA Magazine, we posed a question to several successful Iowa innovators: How did you get there? We asked them to take us back to when innovation was still new to them. In a series of essays these innovators have shared with us where they got started….
By Business Record Staff | Jul 29, 2025
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Urbandale Chamber of Commerce adds Triplett to team

The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Anne Triplett to its operations team. A resident of Urbandale for more than 20 years, Triplett holds a degree in elementary education and early childhood from Drake University and began her career teaching in the Des Moines Public School system. Her experience spans volunteer leadership,…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 28, 2025
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Central Iowa’s National Philanthropy Day Award winners announced

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has named its 2025 National Philanthropy Day award winners. The National Philanthropy Day awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Central Iowa. The winners are: The honorees will be recognized on Nov. 21 at the 40th annual National…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 28, 2025
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Iowa Supportive Housing Institute concludes inaugural program

The Iowa Finance Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing have announced the conclusion of the inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute, a five-month training program aimed at expanding the pipeline of supportive housing projects across the state. The program brought together developers, service providers, property managers and other local partners. Seven teams from communities across Iowa presented development…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 28, 2025
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Iowan to lead American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network announced Iowa State University alumnus Shane Jacobson as the new CEO of both organizations. He will begin this role August 12. Jacobson, who currently serves as CEO of the V Foundation for Cancer Research, will succeed Dr. Wayne A. I….
By Business Record Staff | Jul 25, 2025