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Nominations for 2025 Young Women’s Resource Center leadership award now open
Nominations for the Young Women’s Resource Center 2025 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award are open now through Jan. 10. The award honors a local leader who is dedicated to enhancing the lives of girls and …
Read MoreAnkeny City Council appoints Bentz mayor
The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to appoint council member Bobbi Bentz to serve as the next mayor of Ankeny. She was sworn in following the vote.
Former mayor Mark Holm resigned from …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Public Art Foundation reaches fundraising goal for DSM Airport terminal project
The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation announced Tuesday that it reached its $4 million fundraising goal to provide public art for the new Des Moines International Airport terminal, set to open in early 2027. …
Read MoreHubbell plans $27 million apartment project in Ankeny
Rotary Club of Des Moines awards $50,000 grant to Ellipsis
The Rotary Club of Des Moines has awarded its annual $50,000 community service grant to Ellipsis, a nonprofit organization that provides youth and family support services. The grant will fund a kitchen and lounge area …
Read MoreCasey’s announces second-quarter earnings
Casey’s General Stores saw an increase in inside store sales in the second quarter, which the company’s CEO attributed in part to selling more beer and alternative nicotine products with higher profit margins.
“The biggest …
Read MoreMeals from the Heartland announces return of Gift of Hope Campaign
Meals from the Heartland, a West Des Moines-based nonprofit organization providing meals for food-insecure populations, has announced its annual Gift of Hope Campaign. This campaign invites volunteers to donate $75, which provides enough to feed …
Read MoreShors to retire from Dentons Davis Brown after 60 years
John Shors, senior partner at Dentons Davis Brown and a fourth-generation lawyer, is retiring after a 60-year career with the Iowa law firm.
John ShorsShors received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa …
Read MoreIowa Business Council’s 2025 legislative agenda aims to further tax competitiveness, support workforce growth
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) today announced its public policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which begins Jan. 13.
The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization made up of the top leaders from 21 of Iowa’s largest …
Read MoreVIDEO: Project515 tackles home construction, buying trends and outlook
The housing market, in Iowa and the nation, continues to be a critical economic issue. An increasing number of people don’t have enough money to purchase their first home. Also, many potential homebuyers are sidelined …
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