Archive for May 2023
Des Moines physician named president of national society
Dr. Eric A. Barp, a foot and ankle surgeon based in Des Moines, has assumed the role of the 72nd president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, an …
Read MoreCommunity Foundation dedicates new campus and C3 Center
MPO announces $16M in grants for regional transportation projects
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has awarded more than $16 million in grants for a variety of transportation projects, the organization announced today. The grants support projects such as pavement reconstruction in Grimes …
Read MoreAEG becomes Wellabe
American Enterprise Group Inc. has announced that it will rebrand to Wellabe with the change taking effect June 26.
According to a news release, the new name, logo and brand platform are designed to create …
Read MorePROJECT UPDATE: Construction to start this spring on new Target in Waukee
WHAT: Target that will anchor Waukee Towne Center in Waukee
DEVELOPER: Pierson Cos., based in Burlington
PROJECT COSTS: First phase is estimated at $132 million
PROJECT MANAGER: Ryan …
R&R Realty official: Updates made to Palisade building make structure ‘look new again’
Missouri group buys land in Ankeny; Hobby Lobby planned on site
Parlay Ankeny LLC, located in Chillicothe, Mo., paid Denny Elwell Family LC $1.85 million for undeveloped property located east of Southeast Delaware Avenue near its intersection with Southeast 54th Street in Ankeny, Polk County real …
Read MoreIWD encouraging employers to assist in spring data collection by May 24
Iowa Workforce Development is urging employers to assist in collecting economic statistics for the state. The spring data collection for Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics is currently underway, supporting tools like the Iowa Wage Report …
Read MoreChildServe’s 13th annual Bubble Ball raises nearly $1.2M for adaptive playground
ChildServe raised a record-breaking $1.19 million during its 13th annual Bubble Ball fundraising event held on May 13 at the Iowa Events Center. The event’s theme was “Let’s Play,” and the runway show featured unique, …
Read More$800,000 in grants awarded from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board recently approved 15 project applications and 11 supplemental grant requests, amounting to over $800,000 in funding. Out of the 15 projects, 12 are focused on E15 infrastructure, while …
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