Archive for September 2023
Proposed conversion of Two Ruan Center signals continued interest in downtown apartment development
Since 2010, hundreds of apartment units have been added to Des Moines’ central business district through the redevelopment of warehouses and office buildings into multifamily residences.
This week, Ruan Inc. announced that 200 more apartments …
Webinar on tracking legislation in Iowa set for Wednesday
The Iowa Secretary of State’s Office and Legislative Services Agency will host a webinar on tracking legislation in Iowa from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. The purpose of the event is to teach people how …
Read MoreCatch Des Moines honors local businesses, individuals with awards
Catch Des Moines honored area businesses and people with awards for success in attracting visitors to the metro with leisure travel marketing, conventions, sports and services during the 2023 Catch Des Moines Annual Celebration last …
Read MoreIowa receives U.S. Department of Ed grant to help prepare students for postsecondary success
The Iowa Department of Education announced that the state received more than $25.8 million in a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of students from low-income backgrounds who are …
Read MorePanel reviewing state boards, commissions sending its recommendations to Legislature
A panel charged with reviewing hundreds of boards and commissions created by Iowa law met for the final time Monday and approved an amended report of its recommendations to eliminate, combine or modify hundreds of …
Read MoreIowa Latinx Project releases first statewide report
The Iowa Latinx Project, an initiative launched to highlight the contributions of Latino Iowans and address disparities, has released its first statewide Nuestro Iowa report, expanding on the initial 2021 Central Iowa report.
This 2023 research combines statistics …
Read More2 Iowa companies among U.S. Chamber of Commerce top 70 small businesses
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce selected Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design in Des Moines and Hands Up Communications in Cedar Rapids as two of America’s top 70 small businesses. More than 15,000 applications were submitted …
Read MoreHy-Vee awards grants to minority- and woman-owned businesses
Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and woman-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUnity Inclusive Business Summit at the University Club in downtown Moline, Ill. During the pitch competition, 14 companies from across the Midwest presented …
Read MoreTwo Ruan Center to be converted to market rate apartments
Highland Park Apartment Building razed over weekend
