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Community Foundation holding discussion on effects of new tax law

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is hosting an event on how the newly signed tax legislation, effective July 4, may reshape the landscape for charitable giving. This session will break down the new tax policy’s most critical components, highlighting how changes in deduction thresholds, giving incentives and compliance requirements may affect nonprofit strategies and…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 10, 2025

Drake University announces new board of trustees chair, four new trustees

Drake University has named Paul Schickler as the new chair of its board of trustees, succeeding Mark Ernst for a three-year term that began July 1. Schickler is a longtime board member and former president of DuPont Pioneer. The university also appointed four new trustees: Cain Hayes, Craig Ibsen, Jeff Lorenzen and Alessa Quane, each…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 10, 2025

Community Foundation promotes Toribio to chief marketing officer

Emily Toribio has been promoted to chief marketing officer of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. Toribio joined the Community Foundation in January 2024 as vice president of marketing and communications. In her role, she leads strategic communications, oversees outreach and communications for key initiatives and events, and manages external relationships and partnerships. She…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 10, 2025

Northside Market returns to Highland Park neighborhood Sunday

The Highland Park Business District has announced the return of Northside Market on Sunday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature over 70 local makers and artists offering a range of handcrafted goods. The market will take place along Sixth Avenue between Euclid and Douglas avenues. There will also be…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 10, 2025

Winnebago announces consolidation, layoffs

Winnebago Industries’ motorhome division announced Wednesday that it plans to consolidate its Iowa operations and lay off more than 100 employees. The company operates four facilities in Iowa in Forest City, Lake Mills, Charles City and Waverly. Winnebago spokesperson Daniel Sullivan said in an email that the company plans to consolidate its Waverly and Charles…

By Gigi Wood | Jul 10, 2025

New water quality project planned for Central Iowa

The state agriculture department is partnering with multiple groups on a water quality improvement project in Central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is working with the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District and other public and private partners to launch a new Water Quality Initiative project in the Beaver Creek Watershed. The…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 9, 2025

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Cost of Reimagining Education initiative cut to $265 million

A whittled-down version of a proposal to modernize schools in the Des Moines district received support from the school board on Tuesday, moving the district closer to asking voters to raise property taxes to pay for the plan. Originally, the Reimagining Education initiative was estimated to cost $500 million, a price tag school board members…

By Kathy A. Bolten | Jul 9, 2025

Schabel joins Iowa Women’s Foundation as vice president of programs

The Iowa Women’s Foundation has announced Claudia Schabel, founder of workplace culture and leadership consulting firm Schabel Solutions, as its new vice president of programs. In her new role, Schabel will lead programming efforts, including grantmaking, advocacy, and research initiatives. Schabel said in a statement that Schabel Solutions will continue to be operated by chief operating officer Brad Schabel…

By Business Record Staff | Jul 9, 2025

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