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Des Moines schools opening Reimagining Education public feedback period
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (98+ words) Business Record Staff | Jun 1, 2026 | 11: 26 am | | 97 words | All Latest News, Education | Unity Point Health " Des Moines has opened a new outpatient pharmacy, located in the Plaza" Mediacom Communications has announced a new 5-Gig residential internet service, that will be available to…...
Iowa's April jobs report released
1+ week, 3+ day ago (355+ words) Business Record Staff | May 21, 2026 | 3: 25 pm | Businesses in Iowa added 3, 400 jobs in April, fueled by gains in the accommodations and food services sector, Iowa Workforce Development data shows. Overall, the state's nonfarm employment grew to 1, 580, 300, up slightly from March when it…...
Amanda Lewis named Des Moines school's communication director
1+ week, 4+ day ago (207+ words) Business Record Staff | May 20, 2026 | 4: 08 pm | Amanda Lewis will become the Des Moines school district's director of communications, marketing and public affairs, succeeding Phil Roeder who is retiring in late June. Lewis, currently a communications officer with the district, begins her…...
Strohbehn named education director of Iowa Pork Producers
1+ week, 6+ day ago (118+ words) Business Record Staff | May 19, 2026 | 9: 46 am | | 105 words | Ag and Environment, All Latest News, Key Leadership Changes | Up Lift " The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot, a cross-sector collaboration that is studying the" The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved tax…...
On the Move: Week of May 15
2+ week, 3+ day ago (104+ words) Business Record Staff | May 15, 2026 | 9: 21 am | The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University has named Kimberly Baeth" The Iowa Dental Association installed Dr. Shawn Hedlund of Iowa City as its 163rd president" Daniel Zinnel, who announced earlier this…...
Iowa State's Greenlee School of Journalism announces alumni award recipients
2+ week, 3+ day ago (104+ words) Business Record Staff | May 14, 2026 | 3: 26 pm | The Iowa Dental Association installed Dr. Shawn Hedlund of Iowa City as its 163rd president" Daniel Zinnel, who announced earlier this week he will step down after seven years as" Mike Espeset of Story Construction joined…...
Iowa Dental Association appoints new president
2+ week, 3+ day ago (115+ words) Business Record Staff | May 14, 2026 | 3: 24 pm | | 107 words | All Latest News, Health and Wellness | The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University has named Kimberly Baeth" Daniel Zinnel, who announced earlier this week he will step down after seven…...
Making postsecondary education a reality
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1614+ words) Kathy A. Bolten | May 8, 2026 | 6: 00 am | A grant from Wells Fargo is helping North High School freshmen start saving for life after high school. Each account " formally known as a 529 college savings plan " will be seeded with $200. From there, students can grow…...
Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Des Moines partner on new pre-apprenticeship program
3+ week, 3+ day ago (104+ words) Business Record Staff | May 7, 2026 | 4: 18 pm | The National Association of Letter Carriers" Stamp Out Hunger food drive is returning this Saturday. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced she has accepted the resignation of Greg Samorajski, former chief The price of regular unleaded…...
On the Move Spotlight: Niki Mason
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (108+ words) Business Record Staff | May 1, 2026 | 6: 00 am | What initially sparked your interest in your current field or industry? I started my medical career" What initially sparked your interest in your current field or industry? My curiosity about people and" What initially sparked…...