Archive for June 2022
Des Moines sustainable apparel sourcing startup featured in Times Square
Dhakai, a Des Moines-based apparel sourcing startup and Techstars Iowa alumnus, was the first Iowa startup to be featured on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square last week, recognizing founder Russel Karim for his completion …
Read MoreWomen Lead Change announces speakers for Central Iowa conference
Women Lead Change has announced several speakers for its Central Iowa Conference, to be held in October. Headlining the event will be Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, founders of the Home Edit, a national home …
Read MoreConstruction of speculative industrial space continues its strong pace in Des Moines area with more new projects planned
A 212,000-square-foot industrial warehouse under construction at R&R Realty Group’s Center Pointe Business Park in Urbandale is among 4 million square feet of speculative warehouse space either under construction in the Greater Des Moines …
Read MoreTexas Roadhouse planned in Altoona
Texas Roadhouse plans to open a restaurant at 2363 Adventureland Drive in Altoona on a 2.15-acre parcel west of the Cinemark Movie Theater. The Altoona City Council earlier this month approved a site plan for …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Local company buys land along Keo Way for townhouse project
A local development and construction company has purchased nearly 1.6 acres along Keosauqua Way in downtown Des Moines and plans to build townhouses on the property, Polk County real estate and city records show.
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Read MoreUniversity of Iowa Children’s Hospital makes gains in national U.S. News rankings
Cedar Rapids Gazette: The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital has ranked among the nation’s top 50 in seven of 10 specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s new 2022-23 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings out …
Read MoreSoutheast Polk to start learning recovery program for students affected by COVID
Des Moines Register: Students in Southeast Polk schools whose learning was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic will have a new support in place starting next school year. The school board approved a plan in May to …
Read MoreReynolds announces $100 million to prevent school shootings in Iowa
Des Moines Register: Iowa will spend $100 million of federal funding to prevent school shootings, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. The money will be used to conduct vulnerability assessments on schools, provide active shooter training, hire …
Read MoreBlockFi Lending fined $943,000 by Iowa as part of $50M multistate settlement
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen recently issued a consent order against BlockFi Lending LLC, after BlockFi offered and sold securities in Iowa that were not registered or permitted for sale in the state as well as offering …
Read MoreIowa Women’s Foundation, IEDA announce new position to address child care needs
The Iowa Women’s Foundation in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a new full-time position dedicated to helping Iowa businesses develop child care policies for their employees, as part of a recommendation brought forth …
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