Archive for May 2016
A Closer Look: Molly Hanson
Molly Hanson has spent the past four years as a naturalist in Madison County, helping people learn about Iowa’s environment. At the same time, she was on the board of Iowa Rivers Revival, a nonprofit …
Read MoreWild!: Polk County Conservation plans improvements at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt — one of the largest natural attractions in Polk County, yet unknown to many — is about to get a five-year facelift that will make it easier to use.
The 9,100-acre prairie …
Read MoreSlam Dunk: DSM looks to land more top events
The buzz that surrounded Des Moines as four of the nation’s most storied men’s basketball programs competed at Wells Fargo Arena during the first two rounds of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in March most …
Read More3-D Profits?
Pella Corp. has been making plastic parts with a 3-D printer for a dozen years. The window- and door-making giant has a long history of working with Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and …
Read MoreBusiness Record 5-6-16
Slam Dunk
After scoring big on NCAA men’s tourney, DSM looks to land more top events
Focus: Economic Development
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…Read MoreFitting the form
In March, the Business Record hosted a panel discussion about trends and issues in land development in Greater Des Moines as part of a series of four videotaped discussions on the office, retail, industrial and …
Read MoreVIDEO: Community Foundation Cash Cab
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines played “Cash Cab” at it’s annual luncheon on May 5. Meredith Corp. CEO Steve Lacy, Des Moines Register President David Chivers, and Business Record Editor Chris Conetzkey hailed …
Read MoreDes Moines projects to receive $17 million in state historic tax credits
Heart of America opens first Greater Des Moines office
Moline, Ill.-based Heart of America Group has leased office space in the historic Teachout Building in Des Moines’ East Village, where it is developing the AC Marriott Hotel. Heart of America Group also owns and …
Read MoreViva East Bank wins Community Foundation award
Viva East Bank, a coalition of government, neighborhood and partner organizations seeking to improve three east Des Moines neighborhoods, won the Better Together award at the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation luncheon today. The group, …
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