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Des Moines Children’s Museum moving out of Valley West Mall

The Des Moines Children’s Museum announced today it will relocate from Valley West Mall to a new location at the former site of the Des Moines Golf and Country Club where the nonprofit plans to expand. The nonprofit has launched a $3.5 million capital campaign, “From Love to Legacy,” to purchase and renovate the building…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2025

2026 unemployment insurance rates remaining at same level

Iowa’s unemployment insurance rates for 2026 will remain at the same level, according to Iowa Workforce Development. Each year, the agency sets the applicable table based on a formula that considers the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund balance and covered wage growth. For 2026, employers will use Table D, the lowest rate allowed by law. Earlier…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2025

Food Bank of Iowa partners with ISU’s Tyler Perkins on donation campaign

The Food Bank of Iowa has announced a partnership with senior Cyclone punter Tyler Perkins on his Punts for a Purpose campaign. For every yard he averages in a game throughout this football season, Perkins will donate $2 to the Food Bank of Iowa and Story Construction and First National Bank in Ames will both match those donations. Community members can also donate to…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 5, 2025

Mission Cancer + Blood relocating clinic to East Court Avenue

Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care, will relocate a clinic currently located at John Stoddard Cancer Center this winter to 110 East Court Ave. in downtown Des Moines. It will feature new equipment and furnishings in a newly developed space. The clinic will offer the same services and programs it…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 5, 2025

Regional Summit to bring economic expert, site selectors

Long-term economic success for the Central Iowa region will require input, troubleshooting and relationship building from leaders of all industries. The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Regional Summit aims to be a conduit for that, bringing business, community, economic development and government leaders together on Sept. 17 at the Iowa Events Center. The keynote speaker will…

By Gigi Wood | Sep 5, 2025

Dallas County alliance announces small business grant fund recipients

The Greater Dallas County Development Alliance has announced the first recipients of its inaugural Small Business Grant Fund. The alliance announced the new grant fund in April. After review and scoring, five local organizations received a total of $20,000 in grants to support business improvements and growth. They are: Awards were granted based on demonstrated need for…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 5, 2025

Goodwill of Central Iowa to open second Ankeny retail store and donation center

Goodwill of Central Iowa announced plans to open its largest retail store and donation center to date during the fourth quarter of 2025. The new facility, located at 1205 S.E. 16th Court, Suite 200 in Ankeny, aims to expand both shopping and donation opportunities. “We are thrilled to continue growing in the Ankeny community. This…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 5, 2025

Principal Financial index inches up, outlook worsens

The results from Principal Financial Group’s latest Financial Well-Being Index released this week show U.S. business confidence remained near historic survey lows, increasing slightly to 6.80 out of 10 in August. This is up from 6.02 in April but below last year’s 8.08. The report is based on 1,000 surveys with business owners and leaders…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 5, 2025

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