Posts by jretzlaff
Des Moines Heritage Trust to host first historic preservation awards dinner
The Des Moines Heritage Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving historic buildings in the Des Moines metro area, will hold its first historic preservation awards dinner at 5 p.m. on May 15 at the Des …
Read MoreSBA’s new Made in America initiative aims to cut $100B in regulation costs
U.S. Small Business Administration officials announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, designed to reduce red tape and regulatory costs, as well as offer resources to manufacturers.
As part of the Made in America Manufacturing …
Read MoreUPDATED: 2025 commercial building permit interactive map
Building permits for 45 new commercial and multifamily projects have been issued in the first five months of 2025 in the Greater Des Moines area, a Business Record review shows. The value of the projects …
Read MoreChoose Iowa food purchasing pilot program launches
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools. The $70,000 pilot program aims to connect Iowa schools with Choose Iowa members to encourage school food …
Read MoreIowa Bankers Association presents five awards at girls’ basketball tournament
Five Iowa high school seniors received a 2025 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls’ State Basketball Tournament championships on March 7-8 in Des Moines. One student from each …
Read MoreMain Street Iowa communities note private investment milestones
Seven Main Street Iowa communities have reached private funding benchmarks, the Iowa Economic Development Authority recently announced.
The Main Street Iowa program provides funding, technical support and resources to improve commercial districts throughout the state. …
Read MoreIEDA board approves contract for N.W. Iowa disaster recovery
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved entering a contract not to exceed $136,000 with Virginia-based ICF Incorporated LLC to help with flood recovery in …
Read MoreDirectors Council’s One Economy report shows racial disparities
The Directors Council (TDC), a nonprofit coalition of Black leaders in the Des Moines area, has released its 2025 One Economy report, which highlights disparities for Black citizens of Polk County in the …
Read MoreCumulus Media announces new Des Moines vice president and market manager
Cumulus Media, an audio-focused media company, has announced Adam Dobbins as the new vice president and market manager of Cumulus Des Moines. Dobbins joins Cumulus Media from Walnut Media in Omaha, where he …
Read MoreIngersoll Theatre gets ready for its next act
