Archive for September 2023
Keynote speakers announced for Land Investment Expo
Drew Bledsoe, a former NFL quarterback, will be one of the keynote speakers at the 2024 Land Investment Expo, planned for Jan. 9 at Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines. Bledsoe, who played 14 seasons …
Read MoreBuilding permits issued for 2 new Microsoft data centers in WDM
Twenty building permits were issued for new commercial projects in the Des Moines area in July and August, including two for data centers on Microsoft Inc. campuses in West Des Moines, a review shows.
A …
Read MoreConstruction expected to start soon on Johnston youth sports, recreational complex
Construction is expected to begin this fall on a large indoor/outdoor youth sports and recreational complex in Johnston that will include an indoor track and training facilities.
Ignit Sports and Fitness, planned on about 30 …
Metro Waste Authority introduces two new education initiatives
Metro Waste Authority has introduced virtual reality field trips and an online simulation, two new education initiatives to support accessible, STEM-based learning. “These new initiatives aim to expand upon our educational offerings to reach even …
Read MoreIAF announces recipients of 2023 Community Enhancement Awards
The Iowa Architectural Foundation announced three recipients of its 2023 Community Enhancement Awards. Krause Group received the Architecture and Design award, while the Historic Vitalization award went to Des Moines Film and Rialto Theater. The …
Read MoreDowntown foot traffic continues to increase in third quarter
Downtown foot traffic continues to increase and exceed national averages, a new report from the Greater Des Moines Partnership shows.
Highlights from the June 1 through Aug. 31 report show that:
Weekly foot traffic averaged…Read MoreNorwalk welcomes business delegation from the Balkans
Doni Fruits, the largest whole foods production company in the Balkans, will visit Norwalk today to meet with city officials and local produce companies such as Loffredo Fresh Produce, Capital City Fruit and Middlebrook Farm …
Read MorePolk County supervisors OK referendum on airport terminal funding
The Des Moines Airport Authority announced today that the Polk County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of placing a referendum to support the funding of the new airport terminal on the Nov. 7 …
Read MoreIowa State, Alliant Energy mark groundbreaking of planned agriculture innovation lab
The Iowa State University Research Park hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 13 for the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab. The 85,000-square-foot lab, planned to open in fall 2024, will be used by ISU’s College of …
Read MorePeace Tree Brewing Co. seeks new ownership
The owner of Peace Tree Brewing Co. announced Sept. 14 that she plans to sell her business.
Megan McKay, who founded one of Iowa’s first craft breweries and the first 100% woman-owned Iowa brewery nearly …
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