Archive for September 2020
Demand for warehouse space spurring new projects, particularly in northeast Polk County
Beebeetown’s Twisted Tail has Iowa’s best burger, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says
Des Moines Register: The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association’s annual quest for Iowa’s best hamburger ended this week in the country crossroads Beebeetown, where the Twisted Tail Steakhouse & Saloon took top honors. The restaurant, owned by Ed …
Read More‘Pedal for the Pantry’ to benefit Urbandale Food Pantry
The Urbandale Food Pantry is scheduled to hold its first-ever “Pedal for the Pantry” fundraiser on Sunday, after it had to cancel its biggest fundraiser of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to …
Read MoreBusy Ankeny interchange scheduled to begin phased reopening
The Interstate 35/First Street interchange in Ankeny will begin reopening Thursday as part of a phased reopening that will finish in November. Work on the $63 million project began in November 2017. According to a …
Read MoreIowa energy forum to host renewable energy tours during National Clean Energy Week
The Iowa Conservative Energy Forum (ICEF) is hosting multiple renewable energy tours through Iowa to recognize National Clean Energy Week, which takes place Sept. 21-25. Former Congressman David Young, Sen. Randy Feenstra and Sen. Marionette …
Read MoreChildren’s advocacy group receives $10,000 challenge grant
The Iowa Center for Children’s Justice has received a $10,000 challenge grant from the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation to help support the center’s work in Central Iowa. The Iowa Center for Children’s Justice, which received nonprofit …
Read MoreDSM Tutor Connection upgraded with additional resources
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM Tutor Connection has created additional resources for tutors, parents and guardians to make better use of the platform, including additional filtering options and helpful tip sheets. Tutor searches can now be …
Read MoreIEDA awards $8.8 million to projects in 21 communities
Projects in 21 communities have been awarded grants totaling $8.8 million through the Community Development Block Grant Program, officials with the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced today. The projects range from water and sewer improvements …
Read MoreA new executive series for racial equity
Dear Business Record Reader,
Pressure is mounting on our business leaders to move beyond diversity to racial equity within their own companies’ walls. We are here to help. The Business Record, Urban Dreams and Tero International are collaboratively announcing the …
Reynolds extends bar closures in Johnson, Story counties
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Bars in Johnson and Story counties — home to Iowa’s two largest universities — must remain closed another two weeks to help address the continuing high number of new COVID-19 cases there, Gov. …
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