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Design Engineers opening office in Ankeny’s Prairie Trail
Design Engineers, a regional engineering firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, is opening an office in Ankeny’s Prairie Trail development.
The Ankeny office will be led by Adam Bunnell, an associate principal and senior mechanical engineer with Design …
Read MoreZaxbys eyes Des Moines for future growth
Zaxbys, the Atlanta, Ga.-based chicken tender restaurant, is looking to the Des Moines metro for future expansion, the company’s director of franchise development said.
Zaxbys, founded in 1990 in Statesboro, Ga., will open its 1,000th …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Next Phase Development acquires land in southwest Des Moines, plans to build multi-tenant, high-bay warehouse project
West Des Moines-based Next Phase Development LLC has acquired nearly 9 undeveloped acres in a commerce park in southwest Des Moines where it plans to develop a high-bay warehouse with office space.
The multi-user warehouse (rendering above) …
Read MoreBlind and low-vision students attend STEM fair at Drake
Christian Frantz, who is blind and has autism and ADHD, attended a career fair designed to show blind and low-vision high school students that they belong in STEM fields.
“My message to anyone with disabilities …
Read MoreSimpson College announces leadership transition in advancement office
The Simpson College has announced a leadership transition in its office of college advancement. Vice President for College Advancement Jared Bienemann is leaving after three years in the role to become the chief development officer …
Read MoreWest Des Moines to conduct special census
The city of West Des Moines this summer is conducting a partial special census to get a more accurate count of its population in growing parts of the city. Residents in areas that will be …
Read MoreNational debate tournament to bring 10,000 people to Des Moines next week
The National Speech and Debate Association, based in West Des Moines, will host the world’s largest academic competition, the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament, next week in Des Moines. Students will compete June 15-20.
“We are …
Read MoreHubbell holding charity golf classic Aug. 21
Hubbell Realty Co. has announced the 2025 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic will be held on Aug. 21 at Woodland Hills Golf Course. This year, the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter, Easterseals Iowa and On With …
Read MorePrincipal Financial Group wins 2025 CSO Award
Principal Financial Group has been named a 2025 Chief Security Officer Award winner for its digital ID verification authentication project. The CSO Awards recognize organizations for security projects and initiatives demonstrating outstanding business value and …
Read MoreDavid Spalding stepping down as dean of ISU’s business college
David Spalding has tried to retire twice during his professional career.
Both times, “I failed,” said Spalding, who is stepping down as dean of Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business on June 30. “I …
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