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Drake announces $6 million capital campaign for Drake Stadium improvements

Drake University announced Wednesday a $6 million capital campaign to support renovations to Drake Stadium, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year. The Drake Stadium Centennial Campaign is fundraising for several major infrastructure upgrades, including replacing the track and field surfaces, reversible long jump, triple jump and pole vault runways required for NCAA championships,…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 29, 2025
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Kemin acquires animal vaccine company

Des Moines-based Kemin Industries has acquired Hennessy Research Associates of Lenexa, Kan. Financial details were not disclosed. Kemin produces specialty ingredients for animal nutrition and health, pet food and more for companies around the world. Hennessy Research Associates specializes in the research and development of vaccines for infectious diseases of animals. Hennessy Research Associates will operate in…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 29, 2025
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Des Moines Streetstyle Open happening this weekend

The Des Moines Streetstyle Open marks its fifth year this weekend, expanding its reach through a new partnership with USA Skateboarding, which will transform the multi-day festival into a national showcase for amateur and professional skaters, a news release said. Featuring competitions at key downtown locations, including Principal Park, Cowles Commons, Central Library and Lauridsen…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 29, 2025
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Public comment period on final Iowa BEAD proposal open through Sept. 3

The Department of Management Division of Information Technology is requesting public comment on the State of Iowa Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) final proposal. The final proposal encompasses Iowa’s implementation of $415,331,313 of broadband infrastructure grant funding that targets unserved and underserved locations in the state. The National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Administration administers the…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 29, 2025
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Pharma manufacturing expansion in Massachusetts will impact Charles City site

Cambrex, a pharmaceutical company that helps other drug companies develop and manufacture medicines, has expanded its Snapdragon Chemistry facility in Waltham, Mass. The 20% expansion adds new space and modern equipment to make it easier and more cost-effective to develop peptide-based medicines. It will allow Snapdragon to handle early experiments to full-scale drug manufacturing. This…
By Business Record Staff | Aug 29, 2025
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Elements of new tax credit law incentivizes startup growth, rural startups, officials say

A new tax credit law that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed on June 6 creates a $110 million cap on business development incentives and will encourage investments in startups and rural startup growth, officials say. The new Seed Investor Tax Credit program allows for a 20% tax credit for investments in a qualified business located…
By Lisa Rossi | Aug 29, 2025
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Creating opportunity

The sale of the former Wells Fargo properties downtown earlier this month will be a catalyst for more development, enhancing the district’s walkability and help connect the Central Business District to growth that is happening to the south and west, business leaders said. It will also help boost weekday traffic for downtown restaurants, one business…
By Michael Crumb | Aug 29, 2025
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Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Development 2025

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By BPC Staff | Aug 29, 2025