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National nonprofit to host annual conference in Des Moines

From July 23-26, members of AMBUCS, a national nonprofit service organization, will gather at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown for the organization’s annual national conference. AMBUCS, with more than 3,800 members in 36 states, provides Amtryke adaptive tricycles, scholarships for future therapists and supports local service projects for people with disabilities. Attendees will participate in educational sessions,…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 18, 2025
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DMACC opens presidential application process

The Des Moines Area Community College board of directors announced it is accepting applications for its fifth president and CEO. DMACC’s next president will assume the role on Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Rob Denson, who announced his retirement in January after 22 years of leadership. The launch of the application process follows engagement with key stakeholders at DMACC, in…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 18, 2025
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Durham talks incentives philosophy, CAT grants awarded to ICON Water Trails, others

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board today approved Community Attraction and Tourism grant awards in Des Moines, Floyd, Harlan and Hardin County. CAT grants are designed to boost artistic, cultural and recreational projects that improve the quality of life in Iowa. The board approved a $1 million CAT grant for the ICON Water Trails project…
By Gigi Wood | Jul 18, 2025
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Iowa State grows total external funding; research funding again tops $300 million

Iowa State University grew total external funding for fiscal year 2025 to $549.3 million, an increase of $4.7 million over the previous fiscal year. University researchers also attracted $329.9 million over the fiscal year that ended June 30, the second-highest behind the $346.2 million researchers attracted the previous fiscal year. It’s also the third consecutive fiscal year…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 18, 2025
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City of Des Moines opens RFP process for historic Argonne Armory Building

The city of Des Moines is now accepting proposals for the renovation and reuse of the historic Argonne Armory building, located at 602 Robert D. Ray Drive. The city said it would issue the RFP after Des Moines Performing Arts recently notified the city it won’t move forward with a redevelopment plan it proposed in 2024. The building…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 18, 2025
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Toppling Goliath owner explains why Des Moines expansion plan shelved

Clark Lewey is not closing the door that someday Toppling Goliath will have a presence in the Des Moines area, it just won’t happen any time soon, the owner of the Decorah-based brewing company told the Business Record this week. “We don’t need to build another production brewery; we’ve got a $20 million production brewery…
By Kathy A. Bolten | Jul 18, 2025
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Meet the Business Record’s 2025 Women of Influence

The Business Record’s Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of Central Iowa women who have attained success while helping others along the way. From a variety of career paths and walks of life, they’ve devoted their time to making an impact. They’ve spent countless hours on various initiatives, working on major issues and blazing…
By Emily Barske Wood | Jul 18, 2025
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Courtney Clarke: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree

Education: Bachelor’s in business management and international business from Iowa State University Hometown: Des Moines Family: Husband Adam, daughters Chloe, Teagan and Rylie, son Emmett Hobbies: Reading, walking/hiking, travel, crossword/word games Three notable accomplishments:  How have you helped improve organizations you’ve been a part of? I make sure to either be heard on topics that…
By Emily Barske Wood | Jul 18, 2025
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