Archive for January 2020
The Elbert Files: U.S. Grant in Des Moines
A long-forgotten piece of Des Moines history is retold on Pages 811-812 of Ron Chernow’s biography about Civil War General and 18th president of the United States Ulysses S. Grant.
Chernow’s 1,074-page “Grant” was published …
Read More$24 million rental townhome development planned in Waukee
Construction is expected to begin early this year on a $24 million residential development that will include 129 townhouse rental units on nearly 19 acres immediately south of Waukee’s Centennial Park.
Hubbell Realty Co.’s Centennial …
Read MoreIowa could see negative economic impact of surrounding states raising minimum wage
KCRG-TV: The minimum wage will go up in nearly half of the states in the country this year, but Iowa is not on that list. Twenty states raised minimum wages starting on New Year’s Day. Four …
Read MoreNominations for Ivy Women in Business Awards due Jan. 10
The Iowa State University Ivy College of Business invites nominations for the third annual Ivy Women in Business Awards. Established in 2017, these awards celebrate women in business and their champions, and serve as an opportunity …
Read MoreLocal specialty coffee BLK & Bold launches in national Targets
Des Moines-based specialty coffee brand BLK & Bold is launching in more than 200 Target stores across the U.S. Four 12-ounce varieties will retail at $12.99 in retail stores and online, co-founder and CEO Pernell …
Read MoreOn With Life opens outpatient clinic in Coralville
On With Life, a neuro rehabilitation program with locations in Des Moines, Ankeny and Glenwood, is opening an outpatient clinic in Coralville this month, the organization announced. The On With Life Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation-Coralville Clinic will …
Read MoreBusiness trends to watch in 2020
Welcome to 2020. What better way to kick off the new year than by looking ahead at key trends affecting the business community. We asked several leaders to identify a trend in their industry they …
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Read MoreHurd entity pays $10M for two downtown buildings, parking lots
Two high-profile buildings in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway have been …
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