Archive for April 2023
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Partnership announces next Welcome to DSM USA Reception
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced that the upcoming Welcome to DSM USA Reception will be held on May 25 at 6 p.m. at Blank Park Zoo, prior to the Wild Lights Festival. The …
Read MoreCasey’s awards $1 million to schools across the Midwest
Casey’s has announced its Cash for Classrooms grant program for the spring, which will benefit 79 local schools and education-focused nonprofits. The program will provide funding for a variety of projects, including physical improvements and …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Partnership announces the return of Out to Lunch series
Starting on May 17, Downtown Des Moines will host the Out to Lunch series, a midday summer event that features local food trucks and live music by local artists. The event series, scheduled for seven …
Read MoreUNI Advance Iowa to offer first Employee Ownership Conference
The University of Northern Iowa’s Advance Iowa is set to host the first Employee Ownership Conference on May 11 at the DMACC campus in Newton, with keynote speaker Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg. The conference aims …
Read MoreICON launches Scott Avenue segment of water trails project
Two years ago, the then-named Central Iowa Water Trails celebrated a concept becoming a …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Iowa’s sales tax history
Terry Branstad faced a tough decision in January 1983, his first month as governor of Iowa.
Four days before he was sworn in, out-going Gov. Bob Ray, a fellow Republican, had asked state officials …
Read MoreComing attractions: Sports playing a big role in Central Iowa economic development
While big name events such as the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and the Dew Tour skateboarding competition capture the headlines, the real economic boost to the region comes from the dozens of smaller events that …
Read MoreInsurance leaders thriving in a changing world
Constant change seems the norm these days across most industries. For startups or new businesses, a fast pace, agility and quick evolution are status quo. For leaders in more mature industries, however, it can be …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of April 28
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
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