Archive for January 2023
Wells Fargo relocating most downtown workers to WDM
Wells Fargo will move a large number of its downtown Des Moines workers to its 160-acre Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines, the company told employees on Friday.
The company will vacate its downtown …
New Krispy Kreme opening in West Des Moines
A new Krispy Kreme shop is set to open Tuesday at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines. The shop at 206 Jordan Creek Parkway will offer Krispy Kreme’s classic menu, including the Original …
Read MoreDes Moines Parks and Recreation announces Volunteer Award winners
The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department announced winners of the 2022 Volunteer Awards at a meeting Tuesday. The awards recognize volunteers and community leaders for their commitment and service to the department. The Lifetime …
Read MoreIowa Ag Expo returns to Des Moines for its 103rd year
The Iowa Ag Expo is returning to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines for its 103rd year on Jan. 31 through Feb. 2. With 98 new exhibitors and the addition of more booths in …
Read MoreDes Moines to host First Major League Quadball Championship
The 2023 Major League Quadball Championship will be held in Des Moines on Aug. 26-28, in partnership with Catch Des Moines and the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. Quadball is a mixed-gender, full-contact sport that incorporates …
Read MorePartnership looks to continue the momentum in 2023
“Do something greater” was the theme of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual meeting Thursday night as leaders shared the message of continuing the momentum of past successes as they head into 2023.
The Partnership …
Business Record 1-27-23
The Elbert Files: Grand Avenue
The 7 3/4 -mile stretch of road we know as Grand Avenue was once anything but grand.
It is a compilation of three earlier streets, all with different names, none of which was Grand.
But …
Read MoreConstruction of proposed Bombers development expected to begin in April
Plans for an entertainment venue in Johnston have expanded to include a wider variety of activity options for guests, who will be able to bowl, throw axes, play pickleball, and drive or putt golf balls, …
Read MoreNavigating cyber risk
Financial institutions and insurance companies are accustomed to mitigating risk, given the value of the assets they handle. As these risks became increasingly concentrated in cyberspace and on consumer data within these institutions, regulations have …
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