By Perry Beeman Kanzi, a Des Moines resident bonobo known internationally for his communication skills, died Tuesday, most likely of heart disease, the Des Moines-based Ape Initiative reported.  Iowa State University is performing a necropsy. Kanzi, 44, was being treated for heart disease.  Kanzi could associate abstract symbols called lexigrams with various words and objects….

Clive is accepting applications to fill a City Council seat that will be open following council member Srikant Mikkilineni’s resignation on April 11. The council elected to fill the position by appointment at its March 13 meeting. To apply, individuals can submit a cover letter and resume to the Clive City Clerk’s Office for consideration. Submissions can…

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced its 2025 federal policy agenda Tuesday, ahead of the Partnership’s annual DMDC trip to Washington, D.C. The trip is set for May 7-9. On the trip, attendees from across the region will meet with members of Iowa’s congressional delegation, the administration and their staff to discuss federal priorities, according to a news…

Services LLC, located in Houston. Innovative Technologies specializes in centrifuges across various industries, particularly in ethanol and oil and gas. Kubco repairs and rebuilds centrifuges. The acquisition aims to expand Innovative Technologies’ reach across multiple industries, including biofuels, oil and gas, petrochemical, rendering, and food processing, a news release said. Innovative Technologies also acquired All…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has announced its 32nd Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake taking place throughout March and April. The event kicks off on Tuesday, March 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Spare Time in West Des Moines. Other locations participating in the event this year include Gameday Lanes in Des…

In a 2018 study published by Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, researchers analyzed impacts of the tariffs President Donald Trump enacted in 2018, during his first term. The analysis could provide insights as organizations navigate the effects of new tariffs placed on Canada, Mexico and China. The report examined corn, soybean, ethanol and hog…