Orchestrate Hospitality has opened West Side Social, a new entertainment and dining venue in Pella. West Side Social Sports Grille and Game House offers full-service dining and events spaces, sports watching, pickleball courts, golf simulators, electronic darts and seasonal outdoor gathering areas, all housed within the 31,000-square-foot space. The venue is open Sunday through Thursday…

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) announced it will host the 2025 Taking Care of Business Conference June 10–12 in Council Bluffs. The flagship event will convene business and civic leaders for three days of ideas, insights and networking. The conference will feature breakout sessions and keynote speakers including Michael Happe, president and…

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased to 106.9 (100=1999) in April from 106.8 in March (0.1%). The monthly diffusion index increased to 56.3 in April from 50.0 in March. The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index recorded a 0.02% decrease in April. The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index has experienced decreases in seven of the last…

The Des Moines Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge launches Saturday at all six DMPL locations and online at dmpl.org. For adults, the Camp Read S’more program encourages people to make time for reading, as well as model a love of reading to kids. Participants can pick up a Camp Read S’more reading log at any DMPL…

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the graduation of the 2025 West Des Moines Leadership Academy. During the nine-month program, participants built leadership skills through hands-on learning, critical thinking and a community impact project. The 33-member class supported West Des Moines Human Services through its Community of Care Campaign. Instead of hosting…