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Blind and low-vision students attend STEM fair at Drake

Christian Frantz, who is blind and has autism and ADHD, attended a career fair designed to show blind and low-vision high school students that they belong in STEM fields. “My message to anyone with disabilities [is] don’t let others say you can’t, because you can,” Frantz, 20, said in the hallways of Collier Scripps Hall, Drake…
By Lisa Rossi | Jun 16, 2025
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Simpson College announces leadership transition in advancement office

The Simpson College has announced a leadership transition in its office of college advancement. Vice President for College Advancement Jared Bienemann is leaving after three years in the role to become the chief development officer at Buena Vista University. Assistant vice president Chris Goodale has been promoted to serve as interim vice president of college…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 16, 2025
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West Des Moines to conduct special census

The city of West Des Moines this summer is conducting a partial special census to get a more accurate count of its population in growing parts of the city. Residents in areas that will be counted will get mailings from the federal government in June and July that include a 12-digit code that can be…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 16, 2025
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Kading Properties announces five stops for Hometown Tour

Kading Properties, an Urbandale-based construction and property management company, will stop in five Iowa towns on its second annual Hometown Tour, designed to bring its leadership and development teams communities across the state. The five communities selected for the tour are Webster City, Mason City, Fort Dodge, Fairfield and Denison. Throughout the tour, Kading will meet…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 16, 2025
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Chevron unveils new 45,000-square-foot tech center in Ames

Chevron recently opened its new Ames Technology Center at the Chevron Renewable Energy Group campus. The 45,000-square-foot facility will expand the company’s lower carbon fuels technology development and advanced technical support capabilities by adding new analytical laboratory and research and development space, along with new offices. “It’s inspiring to see so many people from all corners…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 16, 2025
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National debate tournament to bring 10,000 people to Des Moines next week

The National Speech and Debate Association, based in West Des Moines, will host the world’s largest academic competition, the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament, next week in Des Moines. Students will compete June 15-20. “We are extremely proud to be hosting nearly 7,200 of the brightest young minds and future leaders in our home state,” J….
By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025
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Hubbell holding charity golf classic Aug. 21

Hubbell Realty Co. has announced the 2025 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic will be held on Aug. 21 at Woodland Hills Golf Course. This year, the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter, Easterseals Iowa and On With Life will benefit from the proceeds raised during the double-shotgun golfing event. In 2023, Hubbell raised $60,000 during the one-day…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025
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Principal Financial Group wins 2025 CSO Award

Principal Financial Group has been named a 2025 Chief Security Officer Award winner for its digital ID verification authentication project. The CSO Awards recognize organizations for security projects and initiatives demonstrating outstanding business value and thought leadership, a news release said. The digital ID project replaces traditional authentication with advanced biometric authentication for online account…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2025