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Developer behind Hotel Fort Des Moines makeover buys former LifeServe site
The developer who led the restoration of the Hotel Fort Des Moines has purchased the former LifeServe Blood Center building in Des Moines’ East Village. Raj Patel, who also is the chief development officer of Coralville-based Hawkeye Hotels, said he believes the site at 431 E. Locust St. is “the most exciting intersection in our…
Rural mainstreet index drops to lowest level since early 2020
Iowa’s rural mainstreet index fell slightly to 44.0 in September from 44.2, staying below growth neutral for a 13th consecutive month. The state’s farmland price index sank to 45.7 from 53.4 in August, while the new hiring index rose slightly to 52.4 from 51.6. Exports of agricultural goods and livestock for 2024 year to date…
Evelyn K. Davis Center names new manager
Eric Idehen, a former executive at Wells Fargo and AmeriFirst Financial Corp., has been named manager of the Des Moines Area Community College Evelyn K. Davis Center. Idehen has served as the president and CEO at OPX International LLC, community development director at AmeriFirst Financial Corp. and vice president, community development officer at Wells Fargo,…
Goodwill plans new retail store in Norwalk
Goodwill of Central Iowa plans to open a new retail store in Norwalk in the first quarter of 2025, the nonprofit organization announced. The retail store and donation center will be located at 1120 Sunset Drive. The store will include gently used items available for purchase. “This new retail location presents an exciting opportunity for…
Mission Cancer + Blood, UI Health Care partner to launch statewide cancer care network
University of Iowa Health Care and Mission Cancer + Blood today announced an agreement, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, to create a statewide cancer care network to address Iowa’s elevated cancer rates. The 2024 Cancer in Iowa report, released by the Iowa Cancer Registry earlier this year, found Iowa has the fastest-growing rate…
Tauscheck represents Greater Des Moines on US Chamber of Commerce committee
Tiffany Tauscheck, president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, is representing the Greater Des Moines region on the Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, the committee advises the U.S. Chamber’s board of directors, supports lobbying and coalition work, recommends programming and strengthens…
