Archive for November 2021
Poll: 52% of Iowans support state law guaranteeing exemptions to vaccine mandates
Des Moines Register: More than half of Iowans support a new state law saying employers who require COVID-19 vaccinations must allow exemptions for workers who cite religious or medical reasons, the latest Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa …
Read MoreAdventureland ride where boy died had 17 safety violations, Iowa Division of Labor says
Des Moines Register: Adventureland Park violated 17 safety standards in connection with a July accident on the Raging River ride that left an 11-year-old Marion boy dead and his brother and father seriously injured, the Iowa …
Read MoreCentral State Bank to open West Des Moines branch
Central State Bank, a family-owned bank based in State Center, recently received state regulatory approval to establish a West Des Moines branch, which the bank expects to open in March. The branch will be located near …
Read MoreDemand for design services moderates but is still strong
Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in October, according to an architecture billing index released this week by the American Institute of Architects. The index score for October was 54.3, down slightly from …
Read MoreNew report highlights nonprofit sector’s response to pandemic
We have all heard about and maybe have seen firsthand the work our local nonprofit organizations have done over the past 18 months to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and to help people who were …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Diversity, equity and inclusion trends
Hybrid work can play a clear role in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, writes Brad Schabel of Schabel Solutions in a piece reflecting on DEI trends from 2021. Remote work and other flexible models have been found …
Read MoreCharity’s stolen vehicles recovered, community support expands effort to give back
WHO-TV: A metro charity that fell victim to thieves has better news to share. On Wednesday, Urbandale Police were able to locate EveryStep’s two stolen vehicles at different locations in Des Moines. The vehicles are used …
Read MoreDes Moines to consider all-electric rule for property tax abatement
Axios Des Moines: Des Moines would require residents and businesses looking to reduce property taxes through abatement to use all-electric energy under an idea the City Council will consider in coming months. It’s a critical step …
Read More12 area communities sign memorandum recognizing code consortium
Twelve Central Iowa communities have signed a memorandum of understanding that recognizes the Central Iowa Code Consortium, the group’s executive committee announced.
The communities include Des Moines, Bondurant, Clive, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, …
EXCLUSIVE: West Bank plans new headquarters along I-235
A new headquarters for West Bank will be located on about 7.5 acres between Interstate Highway 235 and Valley West Mall in West Des Moines. The building will include a lower level that opens up …
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