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Grimes, Chase announce naming rights sponsorship for Hy-Vee Multiplex

The city of Grimes and Chase have announced a new naming rights sponsorship inside the Hy-Vee Multiplex in Grimes. Highlights of the three-year agreement include renaming two sections of the complex to Chase Blue Field and Chase White Field. The agreement also includes signage on bullpens and dugouts within the designated fields, as well as…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

Cumulus Media appoints new vice president and Des Moines market manager

Cumulus Media has announced the appointment of Brian Sines as vice president/market manager for Cumulus Des Moines. Sines will lead Cumulus Media’s four-station group in Des Moines, which includes the radio brands 95 KGGO/KGGO-FM, Nash FM 97.3/KHKI-FM, 92.5 KJJY/KJJY-FM, and 98.3 The Vibe/KWQW-FM. Sines succeeds Adam Dobbins, who was hired earlier this year and left the organization in…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

NCIMC announces three executive promotions

NCMIC has announced the promotion of three long-standing leaders to senior executive positions as part of new CEO David Siebert’s effort to strengthen the company’s leadership team. Melissa Knutson, with the company since 2004, has been named chief strategy officer; Traci Galligan, who joined in 2009, has been appointed chief human resources officer; and Scott Gojkovich, who came on…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

Six companies receive Economic Impact Awards

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will honor six companies during the annual Economic Impact Awards, held during the 2025 Regional Summit on Sept. 17 at the Iowa Events Center. Now in its 43rd year, the awards recognize companies making significant contributions to the regional economy through capital investment, innovation and job creation. The 2025 Economic Impact Award…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

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Waterloo airport sees record growth

Waterloo Regional Airport announced it has experienced record growth this year, including expanded flight service, a doubling of passenger counts compared to 2024, and new state grant funding for infrastructure. The airport this year has: The Iowa Transportation Commission also recently approved fiscal year 2026 Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure project funding for the airport. The Iowa…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

Deere engine portfolio approved for B30 biodiesel

John Deere has received approval to use B30 biodiesel, a fuel blend with up to 30% biodiesel, across its portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines. “At John Deere, we’re committed to supporting and growing the use of renewable fuels in our equipment,” Pierre Guyot, senior vice president of John Deere Power Systems, stated in a press release. “We…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

Meyocks announces rebranding

Meyocks, a West Des Moines-based branding and marketing agency, has launched a comprehensive rebrand including a new logo, website, messaging and cultural promises. The initiative, led by president and CEO Kelly Ferguson since January 2024, reflects the agency’s expanded capabilities, including a brand strategy team and data science and research leadership, and its continued commitment to serving…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 28, 2025

Harkin Institute hosting retirement security event Sept. 17

The Harkin Institute will host Roadmaps to Retirement 2025: Global Lessons and Paths Ahead from 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Harkin Institute, 2800 University Ave. The roundtable discussion will focus on the private retirement savings landscape in the U.S. and how it compares to other countries. It will also cover both retirement savings accumulation and retirement…

By Business Record Staff | Aug 27, 2025

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