Archive for June 2021
Groundbreaking launches construction of multimillion-dollar Market District development
Architectural rendering provided by JSC Properties
The redevelopment of an area just east of the Des Moines River from industrial grounds to streetscapes began Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Market District, a multimillion-dollar …
Read MoreAmerican Equity contributes $5M to pro soccer stadium project
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. has contributed $5 million toward a project to build a multiuse professional soccer stadium and Global Plaza in downtown Des Moines, the company announced this morning.
An architectural rendering of the …
Read MoreAbout 40% of Iowa is in severe drought, expanding to Central Iowa
Des Moines Register: About three-fourths of Iowa is gripped in either moderate or severe drought conditions, a national report released today shows, expanding from about three-fifths of the state last week as temperatures hovered in the …
Read MoreStarts Right Here, MercyOne partner in pro-vaccination video
MercyOne, in partnership with Starts Right Here, has developed a message to encourage all to consider receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The video, titled “COVID-19 Vaccine: I Hear Your Opinions,” showcases the importance of COVID-19 vaccine adoption and …
Read MoreIowa health department seeks input on priorities for state health assessment survey
The Iowa Department of Public Health is asking for public input for Healthy Iowans 2022-2026: A State Health Assessment of Iowa. Through an online survey, Iowans will be able to select up to three areas …
Read MoreGreater Iowa Credit Union partners with First Community Trust to expand services
Greater Iowa Credit Union, based in Ankeny, and First Community Trust N.A., based in Dubuque, announced a new partnership to offer trust services, investment management and retirement services to GICU members. First Community Trust’s services include investment …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: The state of the U.S. housing market
Even the most casual observer knows that the housing market is, well, just crazy right now. Frantic buyers are in some cases bidding up scarce houses by tens of thousands of dollars, and listings throughout …
Read MoreLawsuit: Iowa regulator should require MidAmerican to consider retiring coal plants
Des Moines Register: Three Iowa environmental groups are suing a state regulatory agency, saying it has failed to require MidAmerican Energy, the state’s largest electricity provider, to weigh retiring two of its western Iowa coal plants. …
Read MorePro Iowa announces final three locations for futsal-sized courts
Pro Iowa and partners Musco Lighting and Kick It Forward announced two new futsal-sized mini pitches, or courts, planned for Des Moines, and one new mini pitch planned for Marion as part of the $1 …
Read MoreWellmark to end cost-share waiver for COVID treatment on June 30
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Iowa’s largest health insurer, plans to end the cost share waiver for its fully insured and Medicare supplement members who are undergoing inpatient treatment related to COVID-19 diagnoses, effective …
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