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Mercy College names inaugural dean of new nursing school

Mercy College of Health Sciences has appointed Vincent L. Salyers as the inaugural dean of the Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing, bringing more than 30 years of academic and clinical experience to the role. Salyers most recently served as the founding dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Siena Heights University in Michigan…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 9, 2025

2025 HousingIowa Awards celebrate Iowa’s housing innovation and leadership

The Iowa Finance Authority recently honored housing initiatives and leaders with the annual HousingIowa Awards, presented at the 2025 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids. The awards recognize programs, projects and professionals that show significant innovation and leadership in advancing housing opportunities for Iowans. This year’s winners were:

By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2025

Simpson College expands full-tuition scholarship programs

Simpson College has announced the expansion of its All-In for Iowa full-tuition scholarship programs to eligible students in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids public school districts. Students in the Indianola and Des Moines public school systems will continue to benefit from Simpson’s High School Promise, which debuted for the fall 2025 first-year class. Students qualifying for…

By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2025

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

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