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Council to consider sharing agreement with county for redevelopment of 5th and Cherry parking lot
The Des Moines …
Read MoreCity to issue RFP for armory after DMPA pulls out of redevelopment proposal
Aureon realigns executive leadership team
Aureon, a West Des Moines-based technology solutions provider, announced a strategic executive realignment with the appointment of three key leaders: Chris Burns as chief operating officer, Holly Veeder as chief transformation officer and Aric Birchmier …
Read MoreMcCormick named chair of MidWest One
Tracy McCormick will serve as chair of MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. and MidWestOne Bank, the group announced. McCormick is the daughter of MidWestOne Bank’s former chairman and director emeritus, W. Richard Summerwill, who …
Read MoreWorld Food Prize reveals 2025 top Agri-Food Pioneers
The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the 39 members of its 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers list. Now in its second year, the TAP list honors individuals driving solutions to the most pressing challenges in …
Read MoreIowa ag department moving to Hoover Building July 1
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will move to the Hoover State Office Building, at 1305 E. Walnut St., beginning July 1. The department left the Henry A. Wallace State Office Building at …
Read MoreISU Ivy Investment Banking Initiative launches in fall 2025
The Iowa State University Ivy College of Business is launching the Ivy Investment Banking Initiative this fall. The program hopes to provide high-level academics and career-ready experience for students interested in careers in high finance. …
Read MoreMarshalltown chamber joins Partnership affiliate network
The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced today it has added the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce to its Regional Affiliate Chamber network. Members of the Marshalltown Area Chamber are now automatically members of the Partnership …
Read MoreWillkie House announces new executive director
Willkie House, a Des Moines nonprofit that supports families and youth with after-school programming, has appointed Weslyn Caldwell as its new executive director. She succeeds Alex Rice, who recently became executive director of …
Read MoreDowntown Farmers’ Market to host 50th season celebration
The Downtown Farmers’ Market will commemorate its 50th season with a celebratory event on Saturday, July 26. The celebration begins with the market’s opening bell at 7 a.m. and continues into the afternoon with extended …
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