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Iowa Center names Katie Byers director of Women’s Business Center
The Iowa Center for Economic Success has named Katie Byers director of the Iowa Center Women’s Business Center. Byers will provide training and individual counseling to Iowa women looking to launch or grow their businesses. She is an attorney as well as an entrepreneur. She is a fiber and mixed media artist with a location at Mainframe Studios…
McTaggart tapped as Des Moines’ 45th police chief
Michael McTaggart has been unanimously selected by the Des Moines City Council as the city’s 45th police chief. The council made the decision on Wednesday during a special meeting. McTaggart, who began his career as a Des Moines police officer 25 years ago, will replace Chief Dana Wingert, who last spring announced plans to retire….
Habitat receives $500,000 from Well Fargo Foundation
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity has begun construction of its 500th affordable home, which is being built in the organization’s Carter Court development near Northeast 46th Street and Hubbell Avenue. To celebrate the accomplishment, the Wells Fargo Foundation today announced that it was donating $500,000 to the nonprofit group. The announcement was made at…
ChildServe closes capital campaign with $10.4 million raised
ChildServe has closed its $10 million capital campaign to raise money for the relocation and expansion of its Des Moines location. The nonprofit exceeded its goal, raising $10,468,000, according to a spokesperson. More than 90 donors and community partners contributed to the campaign, a news release said. ChildServe plans to relocate to a recently acquired building at 1750…
BREAKING: Maryland data center developer buys farmland in Van Meter
A Maryland-based developer of data center facilities has acquired over 300 acres of farmland in northeast Van Meter on land that was recently designated for industrial business park use. COPT Defense Properties, a publicly traded real estate investment trust based in Columbia, Md., doing business as IA 340 Trail LLC, paid $24.6 million for the land,…
PDI announces 2024 Life Member Award recipients
The Professional Developers of Iowa has announced the three economic developers who will receive its Life Member Award. According to a news release, the award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional service and commitment to advancing the economic development profession. The award recipients are: Dennis Fraise, president and CEO of the Lee County Economic Development Group;…
