Archive for September 2020
Market District Update: MidAmerican Energy officials mum about redevelopment of 11-acre tract
Several times during an August public meeting about the proposed redevelopment of a portion of the Market District, presenters mentioned Two Rivers Park.
“We think that the pedestrian life and the vibrancy that retail can …
Read MoreMarket District Update: Developers eye features that will surprise visitors
In 10 years, when visitors stroll through a redeveloped area east of the Des Moines River, Paul Hayes wants them to be surprised.
“Think about the cities you like to visit,” the president of JSC …
Read MoreLarge asset management firms oppose Labor Department limits on green investing
The world’s largest asset managers are speaking out against a Trump administration plan that would make it more difficult for them to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions, a move …
Read MoreIowa relief grant program reopened for bars affected by closure in six counties
The Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program will be reopened to provide relief grants to establishments affected by the Aug. 27 closure of bars in six counties, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. Eligible businesses in …
Read MoreISU design team wins Johnston public art competition
An Iowa State University design studio has been named the winner of a public art competition to build an interactive sculpture in the city of Johnston’s new town center. According to a news release, Reinaldo …
Read MoreMarketing: Dealing with an online troll
Ratings and reviews play a critical role in how our prospects measure our worthiness, long before we know they’re out there. No one will make every client happy 100% of the time, and sometimes we’ll …
Read MoreElbert: A forgotten grand plan
Nearly a century ago, Des Moines planners envisioned a downtown riverfront bedecked with wide plazas and monumental architecture similar to 1930s Berlin. They even included a Brandenburg Gate-like feature.
The proposals never got off the …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Ben Vallier
Ben Vallier was selected as the CEO of the Iowa Clinic from a field of more than 100 initial candidates, and he says the clinic’s reputation and Des Moines’ friendliness were big factors in accepting …
Read MoreCasey’s expands curbside pickup service to all of its stores
Casey’s General Stores has launched its curbside pickup service option to all of its 2,000-plus stores, the Ankeny-based retailer announced Tuesday. The new service had been piloted in Kansas City and Des Moines soon after …
Read MoreVariety raises record-breaking $226,325 through Polo on the Green fundraising campaign
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa raised a record amount through its virtual fundraising campaign that replaced its annual Polo on the Green fundraiser, which was canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a …
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