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dsm editor Michael Morain sits down with Food Bank of Iowa CEO Tami Nielsen and DMARC CEO Kathy Underhill for a conversation about how the two organizations are working together to fight hunger in the metro.

Tej Dhawan, co-founder of angel investing group Plains Angels, and innovation fund 2946 Ventures, talks about the startup ecosystem in Iowa, what makes a startup attractive to investors and what he wishes startups understood about angel investing, among other topics.

Business Record staff writer Lisa Rossi interviews ITA Group Chief Operating Officer Maura McCarthy and John Bertrand, vice president of transformation and technology, about scaling AI across their organization, educating employees on safely using AI as well as acclimating them to a rapid pace of change.

Imogene, Iowa, according to the latest census, has 39 residents. “If you visit it, you’ll love it,” said guest Sacha Wise, Empower Rural Iowa director, who, along with Rebecca Castle Laughlin, city clerk of Imogene, talked with Business Record Staff Writer Lisa Rossi about efforts to grow the town’s population. “We have nowhere to go but up for local businesses,” Castle Laughlin said. “It’s almost...

Garrison Goodlett, owner of G.G.’s Chicken and Waffles, one of the restaurants coming to Center at Sixth, a new business incubator in Des Moines, talks with Business Record Staff Writer Lisa Rossi about Southern soul food, the unique way he learned to make fried chicken and his inspiration for launching his business.

Elizabeth Riordan, lead outreach and instruction librarian at University of Iowa Libraries, talks with Business Record Staff Writer Lisa Rossi about “Kitchen-Klatter,” a homemaker radio program featuring recipes, parenting advice, household tips and even philosophies about life. “Kitchen-Klatter” was created by Leanna Field Driftmier, a former teacher and mother of seven living in Shenandoah, Iowa...

On this episode of the Made in Iowa Podcast, presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and recorded in the Iowa Everywhere Studio, host Leisa Fox sits down with Jerry Rosenberger of Kreg Tool to explore one of the most ambitious product expansions in the company's history. Known for helping generations of woodworkers build with confidence, Kreg has made a bold move into the power tool marke...

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between July 1-7. Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://w...

The challenging landscape facing Iowa's restaurant industry is shaped by rising costs, changing consumer habits and razor-thin profit margins. In this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, restaurant owners, industry experts, economists and commercial real estate leaders share with host Chris Conetzkey what's driving restaurant openings and closures, how operators are adapting and why restaurants r...

On this episode of the Made in Iowa Podcast, Above + Beyond Cancer program director Mary Van Heukelom shares the incredible mission behind an organization that is transforming the cancer journey for survivors and their families. What began with a bold vision has grown into a movement focused on survivorship, wellness, connection, and hope. Through outdoor adventures, wellness programs, and a power...

BPC Senior Director of Events Stacey Thompson and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between June 24-30. Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business...

Leisa Fox recently interviewed Jason Greer with Peel Business Design about the growing role AI is playing in operational efficiency and business optimization. Through the Peel Signal Theory software platform, Greer explained how AI is dramatically accelerating constraint analysis, efficiency identification, and process optimization — helping organizations uncover bottlenecks and opportunities much...

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between June 17-23. Read more about Art Farm Iowa in this 2023 story from ia magazine. https://iapublication.com/art-takes-root/ Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready t...

John Kempen, Plant Manager at Hormel Foods’s Osceola Foods facility, brings serious scale to the conversation—over 135 million pounds of product shipped each year. And yes, they make bacon—arguably one of the greatest food inventions of all time. But in a twist that surprises just about everyone, Hormel still sells more Spam than bacon globally. John walks through the complexity behind that volume...

On the June DSM Wealth podcast, host Suzanna de Baca explores how investors can navigate today’s uncertain markets in the episode “Where Should I Be Investing Now: Asset Allocation for the Modern Age.” The episode features Ed McGill, co-founder of McGill Junge Wealth Management and Dr. Tyler K. Jensen, associate professor of finance at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business. Together, the...

Women were born to be leaders. Deidre DeJear, president and CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood, and Anya Jensen, founder and CEO of Anya’s Reviews, Anya’s Shop and the Barefoot Shoe Expo, joined host LaDrina Wilson to discuss their approach to leadership and how they empower others and themselves to reach their highest potential.

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between June 10-16. Juneteenth event information: Iowa Juneteenth event African American Museum of Iowa event  Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for business...

Amy Starlin of Paul Mueller Company offers a compelling look inside a highly specialized manufacturer that has built its reputation on precision, customization, and long-term customer partnerships. Serving industries like food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals, the company doesn’t just fabricate stainless steel equipment—it engineers solutions that are critical to its customers’ operations. Amy empha...

During this episode, dsm editor Michael Morain meets with Kathy Coady, chief development officer for Hope Ministries, to get a closer look at faith-based hunger support. They discuss the Hope Cafe and how free meals support those in need, no questions asked, and also how the nonprofit balances their faith-based mission within this secular issue.

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between June 3-9. Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://w...

The banking industry, known for valuing stability, has remained well-positioned in Iowa despite various economic headwinds that could tilt it off balance. On this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, host Chris Conetzkey talks with two banking leaders — one from Iowa, one national — about maintaining the foundations that keep banks financially strong while progressing and innovating in response to...

Nathan Grismore of Altec pulls back the curtain on a manufacturing operation built around reliability, not just in its products, but in how its people operate every day. Supporting critical industries like electric utilities, telecom, and tree care, Altec’s equipment keeps essential services running. Nathan emphasizes that this level of performance starts on the inside—by equipping employees with...

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between May 27th and June 2nd. Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Io...

Leisa Fox sits down with Ken McCullum and Alex McCarty for a conversation centered on one of Iowa’s most impactful sporting and philanthropic events — the Principal Charity Classic. As the tournament celebrates its 20th anniversary, Ken and Alex reflect on how the event has evolved into far more than a golf tournament. With more than $10 million raised last year alone for youth-serving organizatio...

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between May 20-26. Vote in Best of Des Moines poll before 5 p.m. Friday, May 29: https://www.businessrecord.com/best-of-des-moines/  Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-rea...