Gigi Wood

Des Moines

Senior Staff Writer at Business Record

Managing Editor at AC Business Media/IRONMARKETS brands https://t.co/QuCbgZspNa, OEM Off-Highway, Green Industry Pros, Rental Magazine and more.

Articles

Iowa Ortho plans new medical facility in Waukee - Business Record

3 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Michael Crumb |Gigi Wood

Iowa Orthopedics plans to open a new medical facility in Kettlestone Central, a new mixed-use development in Waukee. The new facility, which will include orthopedic and urgent injury clinics, physical therapy and MRI services, is expected to open in spring 2026 at 2425 Grand Prairie Parkway. The 15,843-square-foot building will be constructed with mostly brick and metal wall panels. The site plan has been approved by both the Waukee City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Urbandale Downtown Master Plan advances

3 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Michael Crumb |Gigi Wood

The Urbandale City Council has approved the city’s proposed Downtown Master Plan which is designed to revitalize the city’s downtown to create a multi-use district that can be a destination for the community and region. The council unanimously approved the plan on June 16. City staff met with downtown stakeholders in February and held open houses to gather public input in April and May before taking the plan before council.
Funeral for Michael "Mike" Carver planned for July 2

3 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Michael Crumb |Gigi Wood

Michael Carver, a banker and long-time commercial real estate broker in the Des Moines market, died May 27. He was 83. Carver was born in Rochester, Minn., and grew up in Waverly, where he worked for his father, who owned Carver Lumber. He attended the University of Iowa, where he played men’s basketball for three years. He also served six years with the U.S. Army Reserves. Carver moved to Des Moines in 1965, and began his many years of service to the community.
McClure moving offices to Ankeny's Prairie Trail development

3 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Michael Crumb |Gigi Wood

McClure, a civil engineering and surveying firm, and its real estate development and construction management subsidiary, ATI Group, is relocating its Ankeny office to the District #7 building in Prairie Trail, a planned mixed-use community in Ankeny. The firm’s current office in Ankeny is at 335 S.E. Oralabor Road.
Outlaw Light Beer expands across Iowa

4 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Gigi Wood

Outlaw Light Beer, brewed by Denver-based Tivoli Brewing Co., will soon be available across Iowa through a new statewide distribution partnership with Glazer’s Beer & Beverage. “From the start, we set out to grow fast, and Iowa has always been a perfect fit for Outlaw Light,” Ari Opsahl, CEO of Tivoli Brewing Co., said in a prepared statement “This launch is a big milestone for us — Iowa’s spirit of freedom, adventure and good times aligns with exactly what our brand stands for.”
Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Realtors launch two statewide initiatives

4 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Gigi Wood

The Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Realtors have announced two statewide initiatives: the Meaning of Homeownership Contest and the Iowa Homeownership Incubator. The Iowa Homeownership Incubator will challenge lending institutions, real estate brokerages and housing organizations to submit creative proposals focused on advancing financial literacy and awareness of homeownership assistance programs, especially those supporting low- to moderate-income Iowans.
Bravo Greater Des Moines awards capital project grants to nine cultural nonprofits

4 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Gigi Wood

Bravo Greater Des Moines has awarded $412,475 in capital project grant investments to nine arts and culture nonprofits. Capital project grants provide funding to current Bravo cultural partners for capital projects that help organizations better deliver programming and services. The projects that were awarded grants are:Ballet Des Moines: Completing the transformation of a large studio in its Lauridsen Campus for Arts and Education into a fully functional studio theater.
ABI, others file lawsuit challenging Iowa’s new PBM law

5 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Gigi Wood |Michael Crumb

A lawsuit has been filed in federal court seeking to halt enforcement of a law supporters say is designed to regulate and cut costs associated with pharmacy benefit managers. The lawsuit filed by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry and four other plaintiffs is also asking the court to find the legislation, signed into law on June 11, illegal.
Bondurant becomes state leader in certified sites with fifth site added

5 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Gigi Wood |Michael Crumb

The city of Bondurant has added its fifth development-ready industrial site through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Certified Sites program, giving the city the most certified sites in the state. The newly designated Ross Certified Site includes nearly 83 acres northeast of the Des Moines metro area. It is located near Interstate 80, Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 65. Bondurant’s first certified site, announced in 2019, was secured by Amazon for its Central Iowa fulfillment center.
CultureALL announces leadership transition

5 days ago | businessrecord.com | Kathy A. Bolten |Gigi Wood |Michael Crumb

CultureALL, a nonprofit that offers multicultural programming and consulting, has announced that founder Sherry Gupta will step down as executive director July 1. Jessie Orton, who has served as CultureALL’s director of operations since 2019, will succeed Gupta as executive director. Gupta will continue working with CultureALL’s staff and board, according to the announcement. “Jessie cares deeply about our mission and her passion for this work seems to grow stronger with every interaction.