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VIDEO: Project 515 panelists share office sector outlook
Central Iowa’s office landscape continues to change. Vacancy rates are stabilizing and even declining. Projects are planned to convert some of the remaining vacant office space into residential or amenities to bring people back to …
Read MoreUrbandale Food Pantry hosts 5th annual bike ride to combat hunger in central Iowa
The Urbandale Food Pantry will host its 5th annual Pedal for the Pantry Bike Ride on Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. at Des Moines Water Works Park. Riders can select between four routes, all of …
Read MoreInclusion Award applications now open; Inclusion Summit set for Nov. 8
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is seeking applications for the 2024 Inclusion Awards, which honor and celebrate employers who have championed diversity, equity and inclusion at their organizations and in the community. This year’s awards …
Read MoreRural mainstreet economy sinks to 2024 low
Iowa’s rural mainstreet index slumped to 44.2 from 49.5 in July, while the 10-state region’s overall reading fell below growth neutral for a 12th straight month, at 40.9, its lowest mark since November 2023.
The …
Read MoreNorwalk announces groundbreaking event for addition to southwest development corridor
The city of Norwalk, in conjunction with WB Realty Co., announced the opening of Dunn Industrial Park, a new light-industrial development. A groundbreaking event will be held on site, located at Delaware Street and Madison …
Read MoreGuest opinion: Our state fair is the best state fair … for a congressional hearing on tax policy
Submitted by Dan Houston, chairman, president and CEO, Principal Financial Group
Dan HoustonThe legacy of the Iowa State Fair spans 170 years — celebrating the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. I …
Read MoreDupaco announces partnership to provide down payment assistance
Dupaco Credit Union has announced it will provide down payment assistance through Fannie Mae’s HomeReady Loan Down Payment Assistance program. The program will provide $2,500 to eligible homebuyers, which can be used as a credit …
Read MoreOn With Life at New Horizons Center to host grand opening Aug. 21
On With Life, a nonprofit supporting people with traumatic brain injuries, will host a grand opening of the On With Life at New Horizons Center on Aug. 21. On With Life and New Horizons, an …
Read MoreIowa’s unemployment rate remains at 2.8%, labor force participation falls in July
The number of workers in Iowa’s labor force fell again in June, while the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.8%, according to data released today by Iowa Workforce Development. The unemployment rate has not …
Read MoreLCS CEO Joel Nelson announces succession plan, Chris Bird to be promoted
LCS CEO Joel Nelson has announced he will step down from his role at the end of the year after more than 40 years with the Des Moines-based senior living provider. Chris Bird, LCS president …
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