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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Courtney Clarke

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…

Bridget Cravens Neely

Bridget Cravens-Neely: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree

Education: Bachelor’s in mathematics from Illinois State University, MBA in entrepreneurship from Keller Graduate School of Management Hometown: Des Moines Family: Husband James, sons James Jr., Julian, Jaden Hobbies: Spending time with my guys, going to the movies – in the theater, attending music concerts, wine nights on the deck with family and friends Three…

Suzanna

Suzanna de Baca: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree

Education: Bachelor’s from Iowa State University, MBA from Harvard Business School Hometown: Huxley Family: Husband Ronny Weatherman, stepsons Jacob and Trinity Weatherman Hobbies: Hiking/walking, travel, art and reading Three notable accomplishments:  How have you helped improve organizations you’ve been a part of? I’ve been fortunate to contribute to organizations by helping establish clear strategic direction,…

Sally Dix

Sally Dix: 2025 Women of Influence Honoree

Education: Bachelor’s in environmental science from Northwestern University; master’s in environmental science and policy from Johns Hopkins University, MBA from University of Iowa Hometown: Chicago Family: Husband Patrick, sons Will and J.T. Hobbies: Reading, walking outside, cooking for friends and family Three notable accomplishments:  How have you helped improve organizations you’ve been a part of?…