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Valuation of multifamily properties increases in Polk, Dallas counties
The valuation of multifamily properties has increased an average of 7.9% in Polk County and 21% in Dallas County, assessors’ information shows.
In Dallas County, multifamily projects that were completed in 2023 and 2024 and …
Read MoreBondurant art program honored by Iowa City/County Management Association
Bondurant’s public art program has been named Program of the Year by the Iowa City/County Management Association. The award recognizes Bondurant’s approach to integrating public art, cultural initiatives and community wayfinding into everyday city planning. …
Read MoreHealth Equity Advocate of the Year Award recipient announced
The Iowa Public Health Association announced Mary Nelle Trefz has been selected as the recipient of the Health Equity Advocate of the Year Award. This award recognizes individuals or groups that have made significant contributions …
Read MoreNonprofit serving Type 1 diabetes patients expands to Iowa
Blue Circle Health, a nonprofit organization that provides free clinical care, education and support to adults living with Type 1 diabetes, announced the expansion of its services to Iowa. Blue Circle Health develops a personalized …
Read MoreCIRAS’ key federal funding source cut
The Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University said its largest source of federal funding, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, has been cut.
According to an email sent Tuesday from CIRAS Director …
Read MoreCommercial property valuations increase in Polk, Dallas counties
The valuation of commercial properties in Polk County rose an average of 11.7% this year, an increase that is less than what occurred during revaluations in 2023.
Commercial property in Dallas County saw an average …
Read MoreLandus co-op names interim CEO after Carstens steps down
Landus, a Des Moines-based agricultural cooperative, has announced Sam Caton as its interim CEO, effective April 8, after Matt Carstens stepped down as president and CEO on April 4, a position he had held for …
Read MoreChildServe hosting 15th annual Bubble Ball fundraiser
ChildServe announced its 15th annual Bubble Ball event will be held April 12 at the EMC Expo Center. The Bubble Ball is ChildServe’s largest fundraising event of the year with proceeds raised benefitting the 5,800 …
Read MoreNCMIC and Shazam announce merchant services transition
NCMIC Finance Corp., a Des Moines-based payment processing company, has acquired Johnston-based Shazam’s merchant services business. According to a news release, NCMIC’s Professional Solutions Financial Services division is now responsible for Shazam’s merchant services portfolio, …
Read MoreDes Moines farmers market opening day scheduled
The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced that opening day for the 50th season of the Downtown Farmers’ Market will be Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. to noon in the Court District in downtown Des …
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