Archive for July 2016
West Des Moines tops $1 billion in building permits for the first time
Aug. 2: Des Moines Ag Club luncheon
Aug. 23: Iowa Vendor Conference
Certintell customer base up 150 percent after Square One DSM stay
Telehealth startup Certintell increased its customer base by 150 percent and developed a new mobile app during its time as the first company to join Square One DSM, the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s accelerator. Certintell, …
Read MoreTroubled Greenwood Pond pops algae again
Even after a dredging project, Greenwood Pond continues to fight algae, The Des Moines Register reported.The pond is the site of a decades-old environmental sculpture by artist Mary Miss that was intended to make the pond …
Read MoreNew convenience store chain to launch from W.D.M.
Another record year for Waukee construction permits
The city of Waukee issued 1,054 building permits with a total valuation of nearly $181 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30, marking the third consecutive year-over-year increase in construction activity. In the …
Read MoreABI plans programs for students
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry plans a couple of programs for students this summer. Business Horizons begins next week and will feature programming at Central College for 100 high school students who will interact with …
Read MoreShould Polk County sell Prairie Meadows?
The Internal Revenue Service’s decision to pull Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino’s nonprofit tax status — a move that is under appeal — has rejuvenated a debate over whether Polk County should sell the facility, The …
Read MoreMPO water trails meetings start today
A series of presentations on a draft water trails plan for Greater Des Moines begins with a session at 5:30 p.m. today at Clive Parks and Recreation, 1900 N.W. 114th St. The Greater Des Moines Water …
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