Posts by pherteen
What’s the housing outlook in 2025?
Homebuyers and sellers and others associated with the residential sector have found the housing market challenging the past two years.
Mortgage rates are more than double what they were two years ago. Costs to build …
Read MoreGuest column: Your decision to support local makes a difference
As I have attended holiday events around our region like our Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health — Des Moines, the Holiday Promenade that we collaborate on with Historic East Village, and so …
Read MoreBusiness Record 12-20-24
The Elbert Files: Walking billboards
Many people assume the Nike Swoosh, created in 1971 for $35, was responsible for turning consumers into walking billboards by placing corporate logos on popular fashion choices.
The real credit goes to an Iowan. And …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Dec. 13
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 MoreKeeping a community gem shining
Deidre DeJear remembers attending Teree Caldwell-Johnson’s memorial service, walking away not feeling sad or with a sense of loss of her friend, but inspired.
She said there were so many stories that were shared during …
Read MoreBusiness Record 12-13-24
Who’s Who in Wealth Management 2024
Repaint Studios wins third annual InnoVenture Challenge
Repaint Studios, a Hampton-based startup, won the $100,000 cash prize at the third annual InnoVenture Challenge Thursday evening in Des Moines. Repaint Studios founder and CEO Billie Asmus invented a reusable and resealable paint tray …
Read MoreAmes Regional Economic Alliance announces 2025 Leadership Ames Class
The Ames Regional Economic Alliance has announced the participants selected for the 38th Leadership Ames Class. Leadership Ames is a program of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance that provide professional development and civic leadership opportunities …
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