Archive for April 2023
Family Leader Foundation buys farmland in northeast Polk County
The Family Leader Foundation has purchased a family farm in northeast Polk County and plans to convert a portion of the property into commercial and event space.
The Polk County Board of Supervisors earlier this …
Read MoreReal estate transactions in Polk, Dallas counties
Polk County
CLOP Des Moines IA LLC, based in Excelsior, Minn., paid Airport Development LC $1.23 million for property at 5900 Thornton Ave. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate transactions show. The undeveloped property includes …
Construction set to start on Golf House Iowa
Construction is expected to begin next week on Golf House Iowa, which will house the Iowa Golf Association and its programs. The structure will also be home to the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame and …
Read MoreAIA Iowa Impact Award winners announced
Iowa architecture firms were recognized at the American Institute of Architects Iowa Chapter’s (AIA Iowa) Annual Spring Conference that was recently held. The AIA Iowa Impact Awards recognize architects, designers and other collaborators on architectural …
Read MoreFirst phase of Boone County water quality project launched
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has partnered with Boone County and the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District to launch a “batch and build” project aimed at improving water quality in …
Read MoreDrake business college announces winners of social impact awards
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business announced the winners of the 2023 Social Impact Research and Outreach Awards. The annual program recognizes college faculty and staff members who address pressing issues facing society through their …
Read MoreCasey’s to honor military veterans on Rolling Remembrance route
Casey’s and PepsiCo are teaming up for the eighth annual “Rolling Remembrance” American flag relay to support the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. The event will take place on Thursday, April 13, at 10 a.m. …
Read MoreSBA names 3 Iowa business owners as small business champs
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District Office has announced the winners of its 2023 Iowa Small Business Champion of the Year awards. The award winners are named ahead of National Small Business Week, scheduled …
Read MoreState launches new job search service to help connect veterans and Iowa employers
A new online portal has been created to help veterans and their families find jobs in Iowa, Iowa Workforce Development announced last week. According to a news release, the new portal provides veterans with one-on-one …
Read MoreDes Moines company selected to travel to Netherlands with USDA trade delegation
Alexis M. Taylor, U.S. Department of Agriculture under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, will lead the department’s first regional agribusiness trade mission to the Netherlands with a delegation of more than 50 businesses, …
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