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A Closer Look: Juliann Van Liew
As Juliann Van Liew begins her new position as the director of the Polk County Health Department, she’ll also be pursuing her Doctor of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, caring for two young kids …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Jan. 24
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreBusiness Record 1-24-25
Cover Story: Survey: Meet Adam Gregg, new leader of Iowa Bankers Association
Focus: Banking, Finance and Investments
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Read MoreSlater issues RFP for Main Street building project
The city of Slater has issued a request for proposals to redevelop a building on the town’s Main Street to create a new food and dining experience in the community of about 1,600 people.
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Read MoreHolmes Murphy announces plans to expand into West Des Moines’ Arcadia building
Holmes Murphy & Associates has signed a lease and will expand into the newly renovated Arcadia building in West Des Moines.
The move was necessary to accommodate the insurance broker’s growth, and it will occupy …
Read MoreWork underway on 515 Walnut tower
Work has begun on the planned 33-story 515 Walnut building with crews digging holes for the foundation that will support the towering structure that those involved in the project say will not only change the …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Properties sold in Polk, Dallas counties
Bank Iowa, headquartered in West Des Moines, paid Penta Partners LLC $4.3 million for property at 5580 Merle Hay Road in Johnston, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a newly constructed branch bank …
Read MoreTPI awarded state loan to aid restart of operations at Newton wind blade plant
TPI Composites Inc., the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based wind turbine blade manufacturer, will receive financial assistance from the state for a $3.2 million project to restart production at its Newton facility that’s been closed since 2021.
The …
Read MoreHy-Vee reaches goal of 100 million meals for Feeding America
Hy-Vee announced that it has achieved its goal of helping to provide 100 million meals to Feeding America and its 19 partner food banks across the Midwest following a 20-month campaign. Hy-Vee raised donations of …
Read MoreDelta Dental of Iowa hosting next Green Room event in-person on Feb. 20
Delta Dental of Iowa will host its next Green Room conversation in-person from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines. April Schmaltz, president and CEO of Delta Dental …
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